Maintenance Repairer

McNeese State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

The Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a part-time maintenance generalist to perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks across museum facilities. Responsibilities include HVAC upkeep, basic construction, plumbing, and light electrical work, with some coordination of outside contractors.

Experience in building trades or related coursework is required, and the role may involve evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed. Compensation varies by experience and certification.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building trades, maintenance, or park operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Capitol Park Museum HVAC systems and monitor temperature/humidity.
• Perform minor construction and repairs to floors, walls, doors, and windows.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs and fixture maintenance.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance including conduit and wiring work.
• Oversee outside contractors to ensure contract compliance and safety.

Skills

General maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing repairs

Construction basics

Education

Experience or coursework in trades

Job description

This is a part-time position located at the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge, LA.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of general repairs, conducting maintenance to museum buildings, interiors, and exteriors. This position assists with exhibits construction, installation, and maintenance, and may assist with events and projects at other State Museum locations.

The Louisiana State Museum’s collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state’s rich and diverse history and culture.

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:

• Performs daily operations and scheduled maintenance at Capitol Park Museum (CPM) HVAC systems to include lubrication, replacing and repairing service lines, drains, traps, bearings, filter replacement and cleaning. Removal and replacement of motors, valves, coils, service lines, and all hardware as needed. Checking the temperature and humidity throughout the museum complex and keeping records.
• Performs minor construction and building repairs to include installation, finishing, painting of sheetrock and paneling. Performs installation and repairs of wood, tile, marble, and slate flooring and walls. Completes minor repairs to doors, door frames, and windows, window frames, which includes removal, cutting, and installing glass panes.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs and installations to include pipe threading, soldering, and glueing on water supply and wastewater systems. Performs repairs to all plumbing fixtures such as sink faucets, toilets, tube valves throughout the museum, including drain repair and stoppages, and any other plumbing as needed.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance of electrical systems to include installations and removal of conduit, electrical wiring, receptacle and switch replacement. Performs removal and installation of wiring to HVAC system motors, condensers, fans, and blowers on change outs.
• Performs all ground maintenance and upkeep of grounds. Cleans grounds, gardens, and water features; collects litter, debris, and trash; mows, weeds, edges, and blows grounds.
• Oversees outside contractors to ensure compliance with contracts, performance to industry standards, all state and municipal codes on all museum projects.
• Performs and completes other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

• Location: Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge, LA
• Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period. Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position that will work a rotating schedule. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position may be required to travel.
• Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

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

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.