MAINTENANCE REPAIRER MASTER

State of Louisiana; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Maintenance Repair Master at District 02-Unit 775 to maintain and repair CCC facilities and assist with roadway duties. The role requires plumbing and carpentry skills, plus operation of heavy equipment like forklifts and mowers. Reports to Maintenance Foreman.

Appointment may be by probation, promotion, or detail to special duty. Work hours vary; compensation includes stated hourly wage and benefits for state employees.

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 plus one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists repairs to buildings owned and operated by DOTD.
• Perform repairs to plumbing, HVAC, lighting, windows, doors, ceilings and floors.
• Provide assistance to other trades including carpentry and painting.

Skills

Building trades experience

Repair skills

Heavy equipment operation

Plumbing and carpentry

Education

Two-year vocational/technical program in building construction

One year of related experience or training in building maintenance

Tools

General hand tools

Forklift operation (basic)

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 775

JOB NUMBER: 02/165375/MRM/10.8.2025-JF

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position serves as the Maintenance Repair Master in the District 02 /Unit 775, Facility Maintenance. The incumbent of this position is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Crescent City Connection (CCC) Administration Building, CCC Police / Maintenance Building, Pumping Station and any other State Property assigned by Foreman to repair or maintain. The incumbent is also required to assist with roadway duties, including but not limited to, pothole repairs, attenuator repairs and cement bollard replacement. The incumbent must be skilled in plumbing and carpentry work. The incumbent must also be proficient to operate some heavy equipment such as forklifts, mowers and front-end loaders. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Performs and assists repairs to buildings owned and operated by DOTD. Make repairs such as but not limited to unclogging drains, plumbing, replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, broken windows, ceiling tiles & floor tiles.
• Perform repairs to hot water heaters, water fountains, and small equipment such as lawn mowers and weed eaters. Performs carpentry work such as hanging doors, and repair to walls, floors and structures; repairs to water lines; repairs to door locks and door hinges.
• Performs painting, sanding and scraping on buildings, fences and curbing. May be required to install and/or repair fencing. Required to have knowledge of tools and their operations. Performs pressure washing & graffiti removal. Provide assistance to other trades.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in the Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: $21.05 Hourly

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Percy Stone

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-376-0270

Benefits and Professional Development

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Job Specification

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