Maintenance Repairer 1

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Port of South Louisiana is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the safe operation and upkeep of Port facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment. The role requires practical repair skills, attention to detail, and dependable work habits, with a Thursday-Friday rotation sometimes included in shifts.

The position involves building, facility and furniture maintenance, equipment upkeep, grounds care, and general administrative support.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building construction 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, including plumbing, carpentry, welding, electrical, mechanical, and painting; operate hand tools and power equipment; assemble and maintain furniture and new equipment; assist with general repairs to maintainPort facilities.
• Repair and maintain lawn care equipment and perform routine minor vehicle maintenance according to manufacturer's instructions.
• 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.
• Operate a tractor with bush hog, spread box blade, forklift, and a rubber tire backhoe with various buckets.
• Operate office equipment and perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

Construction management courses

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 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

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. – 1:0 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

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