Maintenance Repairer 1 or 2

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking skilled Maintenance Repairers 1 or 2 to assemble, install, maintain, repair, and replace structures, equipment, finishes, and accessories across all maintenance trades. The role supports campus facilities across the New Orleans location.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and prior experience in building trades. The position offers a probationary appointment with starting pay rates of $17.18 (MR1) or $19.67 (MR2), plus longevity pay

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, or repair of mechanical equipment.
• Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or a combination of these courses.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, alters, repairs and removes simple electrical fixtures and light machinery.
• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs plumbing fixtures and toilets.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Performs demolition and construction work on minor projects campus-wide.
• Adheres to safety regulations during duties.
• Supports other trades (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc.) when needed.

Skills

Experience in building trades

Valid Driver's License

Education

Six semester hours in construction management/technology/engineering

Job description

About This Job

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly motivated applicants for the position of Maintenance Repairer 1 or 2.

This is skilled trades work assembling, installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing structures, equipment, finishes and accessories across all maintenance trades.

Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([e-mail]).

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant;
• 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

• Installs, maintains, alters, repairs and removes simple electrical fixtures, interior light fixtures, light machinery, electrical outlets and switches
• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs plumbing fixtures, toilets, unclog sink/toilet/tub drains
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
• Performs demolition and construction work on minor projects as assigned throughout the entire campus
• Adheres to all federal, state, local, campus, and department safety regulations during the performance of assigned duties
• Special events work; b) campus maintenance emergencies
• Assists other trades in their duties (plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, carpenters, sign shop and painters) when needed

Position-Specific Details

The person applying must possess a valid Driver's License.

This position requires the employee to pass a Qualification process to be promoted to a Maintenance Repairer 2.

Location: LSU Health New Orleans 1901 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment.

Compensation: Starting rate is $17.18 for the Maintenance Repairer 1 and $19.67 for the MR 2 with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased dependent upon applicants’ qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

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

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Timethia Brown

HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835

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

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

• 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