Maintenance Repairer Master

DAF-Agriculture and Forestry; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry is seeking a Maintenance Repairer Master in East Baton Rouge Parish. The incumbent performs maintenance and repair duties on Department facilities and equipment, under supervision of a Maintenance Foreman.

Responsibilities include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and equipment maintenance, with safety-focused tasks and on-site work across premises.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in building trades, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.
• Alternative: two-year vocational program plus one year of related experience.
• Alternative: three years of on-the-job experience in building trades or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Change fixtures, lights, ballasts, outlets, etc.
• Install and maintain wiring, control and lighting systems; inspect electrical components.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment or fixtures using hand/power tools; perform safety checks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical skills

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year vocational program in building/trades

Twelve semester hours in construction-related courses

Three years of related on-the-job experience

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job #OMF-181922-10.2.26-TW

This position is located within the office of Management & Finance, Maintenance, in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Maintenance Repairer Master! The incumbent of this position performs maintenance/repair duties to Facilities/equipment owned by the Department. Supervision for this position is received from the Maintenance Foreman.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment
• Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact
• Play a key role in building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

• Three 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 plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.

Job Specifications: here.

Job Duties:

• Perform the changing of fixtures, lights, ballast, outlets, etc.
• Install and maintain wiring, control and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, etc.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Completes electrical inspections on electrical equipment and appliances.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. While troubleshooting, electricians also may use ammeters, voltmeters, thermal scanners and cable testers to find problems and ensure that components are working properly.
• Performs tasks involved in maintaining and repairing buildings such as carpentry, plumbing maintenance/repairs, installation of plumbing fixtures, installs walls, paints, installs drywall, wallpaper, sheetrock, furniture etc.
• Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, forklifts, backhoes, etc.
• Maintains, repairs and welds, if necessary, grounds keeping equipment, such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
• Makes minor repairs to motorized equipment including tune-ups, replacement and adjustments of worn or damaged parts.
• Operates forklift, backhoe and other equipment for placing items in Warehouse.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Functional Requirements:

• Moderate light lifting. 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Frequent reaching above shoulder height
• Climbing ladders and stairs
• Reaching above shoulders
• Walking and standing throughout day (8 hours)Occasional bending or kneeling
• Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
• Drive vehicle to perform duties at other buildings
• Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time
• Climbing on and off equipment
• Occasional demands maybe required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies/disasters

Environmental Factors:

• May be required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Working indoors and outdoors
• Excessive heat and humidity
• Occasional working in rainy conditions

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Full-time - this position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status. Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.

Compensation

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.

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

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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