MAINTENANCE REPAIR 1, 2

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations seeks a Maintenance position in Baton Rouge to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across district facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, and exteriors. Responsibilities include HVAC work, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical tasks.

The role requires experience or training in maintenance trades, along with a Louisiana Class E driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.
• Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.
• Valid Louisiana Class E Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on district facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and HVAC systems.
• Complete repairs involving painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical work.
• Maintain and repair equipment; tune-ups, replace worn parts, and adjust for safe operation.
• Operate equipment and vehicles; conduct routine safety inspections and preventive maintenance checks.
• Repair appliances by diagnosing issues, replacing components, and adjusting as needed.
• Maintain maintenance and service records; prepare material requisitions and estimate labor and supplies.
• Train and assist in developing new or lower-level employees.
• Perform custodial duties, including cleaning and sanitizing buildings across the District 61 headquarters compound.
• Strip and wax floors, shampoo carpets, and set up/break down conference rooms for meetings and training sessions.
• Support emergency and disaster response operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Building maintenance

Electrical basics

Education

Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering

Job description

District 61 - Unit 701 - Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this position:

This position is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across district facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, and exteriors. Duties include maintaining furniture, fixtures, and HVAC systems, as well as completing general repairs such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical work. The role ensures facilities and equipment remain safe, functional, and well-maintained to support daily operations.

This position requires the applicant to possess a valid Louisiana Class "E" Driver's License

• One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on district-wide facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and HVAC systems.
• Complete repairs involving painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical work.
• Maintain and repair various equipment, including performing tune-ups, replacing worn or damaged parts, and making necessary adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Operate a variety of equipment and vehicles, conducting routine safety inspections and preventive maintenance checks.
• Repair appliances by diagnosing issues, replacing components, and making required adjustments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service records; prepare material requisitions and estimate labor and supplies needed for repairs.
• Train and assist in the development of new or lower-level employees.
• Perform custodial duties, including cleaning and sanitizing buildings across the District 61 headquarters compound.
• Strip and wax floors, shampoo carpets, and set up or break down conference rooms for meetings and training sessions.
• Support emergency and disaster response operations and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Maintenance Repair 1, 2

Compensation:

Maintenance Repair 1 - 1,374.40/biweekly

Maintenance Repair 2 - 1,573.60/biweekly

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp