Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Pension/retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution to perform manual tasks in maintenance of city infrastructure and grounds in Central Louisiana. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; State of Louisiana license may be required. 40 hours per week, with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Applications accepted Sept. 9–23, 2026. Annual salary range is $24,960.00 – $29,952.00 with a comprehensive benefits package including health,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual work functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public grounds and facilities: mows lawns; trims and edges grass; blows leaves from walkways; plants, prunes, and maintains plants, trees and shrubs; spreads mulch; rakes leaves; clears debris; and performs related tasks.
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects; stock work trucks with needed supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution

Annual Salary Range: $24,960.00 - $29,952.00 Grade: 13

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Water Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform unskilled, manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual work functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public grounds and facilities:mows lawns; trims and edges grass; blows leaves from walkways; plants, prunes, and maintains plants, trees and shrubs; spreads mulch; rakes leaves; clears debris; and performs related tasks.
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects; stock work trucks with needed supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, and previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Accepting applications: September 9 – 23, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

Civil Service Department

Ph. [phone] or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer