Maintenance Repair Master

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications for a Section 51 Unit 009 - Maintenance Repairer Master. The role leads and performs advanced maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and grounds, directing maintenance and custodial staff at DOTD Headquarters and satellites.

Ideal candidates have substantial trades experience and may progress to supervisory duties; the position requires compliance with civil service laws and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in building construction trades or related fields.
• Two-year vocational program plus one year of related experience.
• Twelve semester hours in construction-related studies plus experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced journeyman maintenance across plumbing, electrical, and general building areas.
• Lead and direct Maintenance Repairer 2 team members; inspect and ensure quality.
• Mentor staff, manage job status, and assist with supervision in foreman's absence.
• Handle administrative tasks such as safety meetings and work orders when required.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical work

Facilities maintenance

Equipment operation

Lead / supervision

Education

Three years building trades experience

Two-year vocational program in building construction

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Section 51 Unit 009 - Maintenance Repairer Master

This is a departmental promotional or detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only.**

About This Job

Section 51 Unit 009 - Maintenance Repairer Master

51/166977/MRM/10.08.26-TJ

This is a departmental promotional or detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only.**

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

This position plays an important role in maintaining safe, functional, and well-maintained DOTD facilities, equipment, and grounds. The incumbent leads and performs a variety of maintenance and repair activities, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, building and furniture repairs, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation. The position directs maintenance, custodial, and grounds personnel, coordinates work assignments, monitors equipment, and responds to facility-related needs at DOTD Headquarters and satellite offices.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

• Three years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Performs advanced Journeyman Level Maintenance work in the following areas: Plumbing/Sewer Systems, Minor Electrical Maintenance, General Building and Equipment Maintenance. This includes but not limited to: troubleshooting equipment; installation/repair/preventative maintenance of water and sewer lines; catch basin installation /repair; repair/install plumbing/sewer fixture; and other repairs and installations as deemed necessary to maintain all DOTD owned buildings and facilities.
• Acts as Lead Worker by directing work and providing guidance of assigned tasks to Maintenance Repairer 2; Inspects and approves quality of work; corrects deficiencies and ensures corrective action is taken.
• Mentors and assist developing personnel by assisting on skill development and demonstrating proper techniques, procedures, and efficient work practices; Ensures assigned jobs are completed with proper tools, materials, and equipment available; Informs supervisor of job status, challenges and completion in a timely manner.
• Acts as supervisor in absence of Maintenance Foreman. This involves various administrative tasks including but not limited Monthly Safety Meetings, MV3 for passenger vehicles, completing Work Orders, and Building/Equipment Inspections.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Promotion or Detail to Special Duty.

Compensation: The Maintenance Repairer Master has a WS-218 pay level and ranges from $21.05 to $37.88 / hr.

The Incumbent May Be Required To Possess The Following Specialized Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities, As Well As Maintain The Following Licensing:

• Valid Chauffeur’s License (Class “D”) is required at time of appointment. (not possessing a Chauffer’s License (Class D) at the time of hire can be employed and will be notified in writing that documented proof of possession of the necessary Chauffer’s License (Class D) must be provided as a condition of employment during the probationary period)
• Lifting: a minimum lifting capacity of 50 pounds

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

• Nathan Lemoine
• Facility Maintenance Manager
• 225-379-1127

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others