Maintenance Repairer II — Hands-on Facility & Grounds

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

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.