MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 WAE

Office of Juvenile Justice; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Baker, Louisiana is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at the Jetson Center for Youth. The vacancy is part-time / WAE and located on-site in Baker, LA.

The role involves maintaining facilities, grounds, and equipment; performing automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repairs; inspecting equipment and assisting with welding and blueprint reading; and operating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Carry out automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work.
• Inspect equipment to identify 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.
• Maintain campus grounds and perform custodial tasks to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

General maintenance

Education

Two-year vocational program in general building construction/engineering

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Jetson Center for Youth

15200 Old Scenic Hwy., Baker, LA 70714

**THIS IS A CONTINUOUS POSTING**

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.

Must have following experience or education:

• 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:

As a Maintenance Repairer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing campus facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. In this role, you will:

• 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 the use of chemical products.
  • Perform custodial tasks to ensure the cleanliness and safety of facilities.
  • Interact with the public occasionally while performing duties.
  • Complete additional assignments as directed by supervisory staff.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Part-time / WAE

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.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

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.