Port Facility Maintenance Specialist: Career Path Benefits

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Lake Charles is seeking candidates for the position of Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2, or 3. This is a full-time state Civil Service position with excellent benefits. Entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time.

No experience or training is required. Selected candidates will perform maintenance on heavy equipment, electrical systems, and facilities, including grounds and

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of the Port’s heavy mobile equipment and fleet vehicles, including electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, tires, cutting and welding, and mower/weed eater maintenance.
• Electrical maintenance: diagnose malfunctioning systems and equipment; install, repair and maintain motors, transformers, lights, circuits and wiring per codes.
• Mechanical maintenance: operate tools, perform routine preventative maintenance, read blueprints and perform layout/fabrication; welding and inspections.
• Facilities and grounds: clean and maintain offices, docks, buildings, grounds; operate tractors, cut grass, trim, weed, spray herbicide; general upkeep.

Skills

Driver's license

TWIC

Job description

Port of Lake Charles is seeking candidates for the position of Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2, or 3. This is a full-time state Civil Service position with excellent benefits. Entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time.

No experience or training is required. Selected candidates will perform maintenance on heavy equipment, electrical systems, and facilities, including grounds and