Maintenance Repairer 1

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern State University is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 1 to support daily grounds maintenance across its 900-acre campus. The role focuses on keeping the campus clean, safe, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of related experience or training, plus coursework in construction or engineering. Typical duties include mowing, landscaping, minor repairs, irrigation work, litter removal, and light equipment operation

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building trades, grounds maintenance, or related areas.
• Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or equivalent courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing and trimming tasks.
• Maintain landscaped areas, including flower beds, shrub trimming, and minor tree trimming.
• Assist with basic irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs.
• Empty exterior trash receptacles and assist with litter removal across campus grounds.
• Operate tractors, mowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment for light grounds work.
• Assist with nuisance wildlife management activities when necessary.
• Perform pressure washing and other exterior cleaning as needed.
• Complete other outdoor maintenance and grounds duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Weed trimming

Irrigation maintenance

Light equipment operation

Litter removal

Wildlife management

Pressure washing

Education

Experience or training in building trades or grounds maintenance

Job description

Northwestern State University is currently accepting applications for the Maintenance Repairer 1 position. This role supports the daily grounds maintenance operations of the University's nearly 900-acre campus. The Maintenance Repairer 1 helps ensure that the campus environment remains clean, safe, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

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 grounds maintenance, including mowing and trimming tasks
• Maintain landscaped areas, including flower beds, shrub trimming, and minor tree trimming
• Assist with basic irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs
• Empty exterior trash receptacles and assist with litter removal across campus grounds, including fallen limb pickup
• Operate tractors, mowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment for light grounds work
• Assist with nuisance wildlife management activities when necessary
• Perform pressure washing and other exterior cleaning as needed
• Complete other outdoor maintenance and grounds duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Location:Natchitoches, Louisiana
• Department: Physical Plant
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Antigone Speed, HR Specialist

[e-mail]

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