MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice invites applications for a Maintenance Repairer 2 at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe. This full-time, state civil service role performs a range of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks to keep facilities safe and functional for youth and staff.

Tasks include general repairs to buildings and equipment, plus automotive, electrical, carpentry work, and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintenance duties: general repairs to buildings, facilities, appliances and equipment; automotive, electrical, carpentry tasks; inspect equipment and assist with welding and field repairs.
• Grounds & janitorial: maintain campus grounds, custodial tasks, interact with the public, complete additional assignments.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical repair

Education

Two-year vocational program in general building construction

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

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About This Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S. Grand St., Monroe, Louisiana 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Repairer 2 to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at one of its secure care facilities or administrative offices. This position plays a vital role in maintaining safe, functional, and well-kept environments for youth and staff. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in general maintenance and a commitment to public service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years 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; 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.

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

• Maintenance Duties
  • Perform general repairs to buildings, facilities, appliances, and equipment.
  • Carry out automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work independently or with staff support.
  • Inspect equipment to identify costly repair needs and assist with welding, blueprint reading, and field repair techniques.
  • Operate heavy‑duty vehicles and specialized equipment essential to facility operations.
  • Replace parts, make adjustments, and ensure functionality of campus systems.
• Grounds & Janitorial Service
  • Maintain campus grounds, including lawn care and use of chemical products
  • Perform custodial tasks to ensure cleanliness and safety of facilities.
  • Interact with the public occasionally while performing duties.
  • Complete additional assignments as directed by supervisory staff.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Full time, probational

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

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

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[e-mail]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

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
• 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