Maintenance Repairer 1

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 43,394,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 1 to support Parking and Transportation Services on campus. The role involves maintaining parking lots, roadways, signage, and general exterior upkeep, with painting and striping tasks performed alongside the maintenance team.

The position requires basic experience in construction or maintenance trades, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to safety.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parking lots, roadways, and signage per university standards.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply pavement markings using equipment.
• Inspect and report hazards and repair needs; assist with event preparations and traffic control.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Construction management courses

Job description

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Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Repairer 1

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM FA - CSPER - PTS - PS - Project Management (Kaylen Rabalais Thornton (00060387))

Work Location:

0100 Audubon Sugar Institute Building

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

The WAE Maintenance Repairer 1 supports Parking and Transportation Services by performing parking lot, roadway, signage, and general exterior maintenance throughout campus. This position works alongside the department’s maintenance team to complete painting, striping, signage, traffic-control, and campus upkeep projects. The employee may work independently on routine assignments after receiving appropriate training.

Job Responsibilities

Performs general parking lot and roadway maintenance, including measuring and marking parking spaces, travel lanes, curbs, crosswalks, and other designated areas. Installs, removes, straightens, and replaces directional, regulatory, parking, and specialty signage. Prepares surfaces for painting and striping using scrapers, blowers, brooms, shovels, pressure washers, weed trimmers, and other approved equipment. Applies paint and pavement markings using striping machines, rollers, stencils, brushes, and spray equipment in accordance with university standards.(55%)

Inspects parking signage, pavement markings, curbs, traffic-control devices, and related equipment for damage, visibility, reflectivity, and overall condition. Completes routine preventative maintenance on tools, field equipment, signage, and small-engine equipment. Cleans and safely stores tools and materials after use. Identifies and reports hazards, damaged infrastructure, obstructions, and other conditions that may affect pedestrian or vehicle safety. (25%)

Assists with the layout and installation of reflective and non-reflective pavement-marking materials used for crosswalks, stop bars, parking spaces, and other traffic-control markings. Supports campus preparations for special events, student move-in, commencement, emergency operations, and other seasonal activities. Places and removes barricades, cones, temporary signs, and other traffic-control equipment as directed. (15%)

Performs other duties and supports departmental projects as assigned. (5%)

Additional Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Additional Information

This position must also possess the ability to successfully operate a two-way radio.

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.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

State Civil Services Job Specifications

http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128650

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Kaylen Thornton at [e-mail].

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Posting Date:

September 18, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 18, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.