Maintenance Repairer 1

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Holidays and leave

Insurance coverage

Job summary

The Port of South Louisiana is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support safe operation and upkeep of Port facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment. You will perform minor repairs across trades and operate a range of tools to keep facilities in prime condition. The role requires practical repair skills, reliability, and attention to detail.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in building trades or related maintenance.
• Six semester hours in construction management/engineering or related courses.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment and perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures including plumbing, carpentry, welding, electrical work, painting.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment (drill, sander, saws) per instructions.
• Assemble and maintain furniture and equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Repair lawn care equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain grounds and facilities including mowing and cleanliness.
• Operate tractors, forklift, and backhoe as needed.
• Provide general administrative support as required by supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

Construction-related coursework

Tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Mission

About this Job The Port of South Louisiana’s mission is to serve the maritime transportation needs of resident industry; assist resident industry in developing maritime and industrial facilities; encourage foreign and domestic investment within the River Parishes Region and Louisiana; and attract foreign and domestic cargo to the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal.

Overview Of Role

This hands-on position performs routine maintenance and repair work supporting the safe operation and upkeep of Port facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment. Success requires practical repair skills, safe operation of tools and equipment, dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to address varied maintenance needs. The position offers the opportunity to perform a broad range of work that directly supports the Port’s facilities and operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Building, Facility & Furniture Maintenance: Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, including plumbing, carpentry, welding, electrical (e.g., replace lighting ballasts, light switches, and outlets), mechanical, and painting; operate hand tools and power equipment (e.g., electric drill, pressure washer, skill saw, table saw, and chain saw); assemble and maintain furniture and new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions; and assist with general repairs to maintain the structural integrity and functionality of Port facilities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Repair and maintain lawn care equipment (e.g., weed eaters, small engines, and mowers) and perform routine minor vehicle maintenance (e.g., tire repair, replacing wiper blades, and air filters) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Grounds & Facility Upkeep: Perform grounds maintenance and general facility upkeep, including mowing grass with a zero-turn mower, shoveling, and maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Port grounds and facilities.
• Operating Equipment: Operate a tractor with a bush hog with flex wing rotary cutter, a tractor with a spread box blade, a forklift, and a rubber tire backhoe with a loader bucket and a digging bucket.
• General & Administrative Support: Operate office equipment including computer, printer, and scanner as needed to support departmental functions; and perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lisa French

Port of South Louisiana

[e-mail]

678-640-6438

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

• 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

• 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