Maintenance Repairer 2

State of Louisiana; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

Thibodaux Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair vacant apartments and perform a range of trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and sheetrock. You will work under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Foreman to ensure quality, safe housing for residents.

The role covers preventative maintenance duties and site work such as exterior repairs and landscaping. Appointment is probationary for up to 24 months with potential for further opportunities.

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.
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

Responsibilities

• Turnaround/Preventative Maintenance - repairs to vacant apartments including plumbing, electrical, sheetrock/drywall, carpentry, and drain stoppages with proper tools.
• Site work - trimming of tree limbs, sidewalk maintenance, exterior building repairs (vinyl soffit, roofing, brickwork, water leak repairs).

Skills

Building trades experience

Maintenance experience

Vocational program completion

Education

Two-year vocational program in general building construction

Construction management/engineering coursework (12+ semester hours)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

OUR MISSION

Provide quality, safe and affordable public housing o low and very low income residents

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

About This Job

OUR MISSION

Provide quality, safe and affordable public housing o low and very low income residents

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

You will be repairing vacant apartments which include plumbing, electrical, sheetrock, carpentry and drainage repairs. You will be working under the direct supervision of our Maintenance Foreman.

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:

Job Duties and Other Information

• Turnaround/Preventative Maintenance - possess knowledge to make repairs to vacant apartments which include plumbing, electrical, sheetrock/drywall, carpentry, and drain stop ups with the use of proper tools to perform said task.
• Site Work - Trimming of tree limbs, sidewalk maintenance, exterior building repairs such as vinyl soffit, roofing, brickwork, and water leak repairs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment: Probational - up to 24 months

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

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.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:

Beryl Pitre

Thibodaux Housing Authority

[e-mail]

985-447-2904

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

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