Maintenance Repairer 2

State of Louisiana; Many (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a maintenance/custodial technician to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on low-rent housing units and related facilities. The role includes operating equipment, grounds maintenance, litter collection, and making units ready for occupancy.

The position requires 2 years of relevant experience or a qualifying vocational program. Work hours are 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday, with one on-call week per month. Salary varies by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in building trades, maintenance, or related fields.
• Two-year vocational program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and systems including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• Performs minor maintenance on all equipment assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Repair skills

Education

Two-year vocational program

Construction coursework

Job description

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to service the needs of low-income, very low-income and extremely low-income families in the Public Housing Authority's jurisdiction and to (I) increase availability of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing in its communities; (2) ensure equal opportunity in housing; (3) promote self-sufficiency and asset developmenroffamilies-and individuals; and·(4) improve community quality of life and economic viability; The Housing-Authority exists to serve people in need. Service to the residents must always be our first and foremost priority. It is our goal to provide excellence in service by being committed to improving the housing conditions and related social, educational, and economic aspects, which affect the overall living conditions of the community. To accomplish this goal, we must constantly strive to expand and improve housing and related services through dedication, integrity, compassion, and responsiveness to all the needs of those we serve.

About This Position

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance and custodial tasks to include but not limited to, conducting repairs and preventative maintenance to low rent housing, operating equipment, performing grounds maintenance, collecting litter and cleaning units/make ready.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR
• Twelve 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 and Other Information

• Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems, and other mechanical and related fields such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• Performs minor maintenance on all equipment assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a CPG.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday. On Call one week a month.

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.

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

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