Maintenance Repairer Master

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Maintenance Repairer Master at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The role leads maintenance staff, schedules work, and ensures safe, compliant repairs of HVAC, plumbing, pumps, and related systems.

The ideal candidate has experience in building trades, technical training, and strong problem-solving abilities to support campus facilities and equipment maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• On-the-job experience in building construction trades or related fields.
• Formal vocational training or degree in construction/maintenance is acceptable.
• Experience with mechanical equipment repair and maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance personnel; assign tasks, direct workflow, inspect work.
• Ensure tools, materials, and equipment are available for jobs.
• Provide training and technical guidance to staff.
• Repair and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Repair pumps, motors, air handling units, and other equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication, including aluminum and stainless steel.
• Operate machining/fabrication equipment for parts.
• Read blueprints; oversee projects and ensure safety and specs.
• Maintain maintenance records and perform emergency repairs and moves.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Welding

Education

Three years of experience or training in building trades

Two-year vocational program in construction tech

Twelve credit hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Maintenance Repairer Master

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUPBRC Admin - Fac - Maintenance (Jeremy P Bernard (00007071))

Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description: Pennington Biomedical Research Center , a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, Maintenance Repairer Master in Facilities.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following Competencies

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
• Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Serves as lead worker over assigned maintenance personnel; directs work assignments, coordinates workflow, and inspects completed work.
• Surveys maintenance jobs and ensures appropriate tools, materials, equipment, and resources are available.
• Provides guidance, training, and technical assistance to subordinate maintenance personnel.
• Performs advanced installation, replacement, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Repairs and maintains pumps, compressors, motors, air handlers, cooling towers, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Performs advanced welding and metal fabrication, including specialized welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and other non-ferrous metals.
• Operates machining and fabrication equipment to manufacture or repair parts for maintenance and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures, determines necessary repairs, estimates repair costs, and requisitions required supplies and equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, plans, and technical drawings and oversees maintenance projects to ensure work is completed safely and according to specifications.
• Maintains required maintenance records and documentation and performs emergency repairs, special projects, equipment moves, and other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participat