Senior Maintenance & Repair Technician — Facilities

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Repair Master for District 02/Unit 775, Facility Maintenance. You will maintain and repair DOTD buildings, pump stations, and related state properties, and assist with roadway duties as needed.

This role requires plumbing, carpentry, and operation of heavy equipment. Appointment may be probation, promotion, or detail to special duty. Salary is $21.05 per hour, with varied work schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in building trades or related fields.
• Two-year vocational program in general building construction with one year experience.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering with one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists repairs to buildings owned and operated by DOTD, including unclogging drains, plumbing, replacing light bulbs, HVAC filters, broken windows, ceiling/floor tiles.
• Performs repairs to hot water heaters, water fountains, and small equipment; carpentry work such as hanging doors and repairing walls, floors, and structures; repairs to water lines and door hardware.
• Performs painting, sanding and scraping; may install/repair fencing; uses tools; provides assistance to other trades; conducts pressure washing and graffiti removal.

Skills

Maintenance and repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Two-year vocational/technical program in building maintenance

Three years of experience in building trades

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Repair Master for District 02/Unit 775, Facility Maintenance. You will maintain and repair DOTD buildings, pump stations, and related state properties, and assist with roadway duties as needed.

This role requires plumbing, carpentry, and operation of heavy equipment. Appointment may be probation, promotion, or detail to special duty. Salary is $21.05 per hour, with varied work schedule.