MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

State of Louisiana; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana’s Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 for Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, LA. This hands-on role keeps facilities, grounds, and equipment safe and functional, performing minor repairs across electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.

The position is full-time with a wage range of $19.67–$35.40 per hour. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required, and E-Verify participation applies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, maintenance, repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant.
• 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

• Performs facility maintenance and repairs — completes minor repairs to buildings, equipment, appliances, and campus infrastructure.
• Applies multiple trade skills — performs automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work with minimal supervision.
• Inspects and maintains equipment — identifies repair needs, replaces parts, and ensures equipment remains operational and safe.
• Supports specialized maintenance activities — assists with welding, blueprint interpretation, field repair techniques, and communications equipment.
• Operates maintenance equipment — utilizes heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment required for facility operations.
• Maintains campus grounds — performs lawn care, groundskeeping, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
• Provides custodial support — assists with cleaning and sanitation duties and performs other assignments as directed.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Two-year vocational/technical program in general building construction

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering/training

Two years of experience in building trades or maintenance

Job description

About This Job

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Repairer 2 to help maintain safe, functional, and well‑maintained facilities and grounds. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and contributing to the daily operations of a dynamic facility.

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094

https://ojj.la.gov/location/bridge-city-center-for-youth-jefferson-parish

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.

Job Duties

• Performs facility maintenance and repairs — completes minor repairs to buildings, equipment, appliances, and campus infrastructure.
• Applies multiple trade skills — performs automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work with minimal supervision.
• Inspects and maintains equipment — identifies repair needs, replaces parts, and ensures equipment remains operational and safe.
• Supports specialized maintenance activities — assists with welding, blueprint interpretation, field repair techniques, and communications equipment.
• Operates maintenance equipment — utilizes heavy‑duty vehicles and specialized equipment required for facility operations.
• Maintains campus grounds — performs lawn care, groundskeeping, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
• Provides custodial support — assists with cleaning and sanitation duties and performs other assignments as directed.

Position‑Specific Details

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time, probational

Compensation: $19.67 - $35.40 hourly

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).

Pre‑Appointment Screening and Background Checks

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

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.

Contact

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[e-mail]

Career Development and Benefits

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'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