MAINTENANCE REPAIRER MASTER

State of Louisiana; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 2,392,000 - 3,407,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Hammond, LA seeks a Maintenance Repair Master to oversee maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of DOTD-owned buildings and welcome centers in District 62. The role leads a team, coordinates material purchases, and participates in DOTD training programs.

The position requires experience in building trades, with emphasis on carpentry and plumbing, and may be filled as probational or through detail.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus one year of related experience.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering with one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and rehabilitation work includes constructing additions, renovating facilities, repairing and replacing roofs, and installing paneling and fixtures.
• Installs and repairs door locks and window air-conditioning units.
• Performs concrete work including forming, pouring, and finishing concrete slabs and catch basins at DOTD facilities.
• Completes framing for new construction and related structural repairs.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Repairs water, sewer, and gas lines and installs heaters and ventilation systems.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Facility maintenance

Education

Three years experience or training in building trades

Two-year vocational program in building construction

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Exam Plan: 62/134947/MAINTMSTR/9.24.26

D62 / Unit 701 / Hammond, Louisiana

This a District Wide Facility Maintenance position. Applicants with advanced carpentry / plumbing skills are encouraged to apply. The incumbent will work in rest areas within DOTD as well as other DOTD area units and facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Maintenance Repair Master, responsible for the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of all DOTD owned buildings, facilities, and welcome centers in District 62. This position is located in Unit 701 in Hammond, Louisiana and reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman. Serves as team leader responsible for the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of all DOTD-owned buildings, facilities, and welcome centers. Coordinates and performs purchasing of materials and supplies in accordance with departmental policy and procurement requirements. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and able to perform duties many times with or without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.asp

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Maintenance and rehabilitation work includes constructing additions, renovating existing facilities, repairing and replacing roofs, and installing paneling, floor tile, ceramic tile, ceiling tile, sheetrock, molding, cabinets, countertops, doors, windows, and vinyl siding.

• Installs and repairs door locks and window air‑conditioning units.

• Performs concrete work including forming, pouring, and finishing concrete slabs and catch basins at DOTD facilities and right‑of‑ways.

• Completes framing for new construction and related structural repairs as needed.

• Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing systems, including removal and replacement of fixtures such as commodes, faucets, urinals, water fountains, sinks, P‑traps, supply lines, and cut‑off valves.

• Repairs water, sewer, and gas lines, and installs heaters and associated ventilation systems.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion, or by detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: MAINTENANCE REPAIRER MASTER - Starting salary is $21.05/hourly

The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:

• Valid Chauffeur’s License (Class “D”) is required at time of appointment. (Candidates not possessing a Chauffer’s License (Class D) at the time of hire can be employed and will be notified in writing that documented proof of possession of the necessary Chauffer’s License (Class D) must be provided as a condition of employment during the probationary period)
• Lifting: a minimum lifting capacity of 50 pounds

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chris Forbes
Facility Manager A
985-878-3228

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp