Trades Worker, Gas

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking skilled Trades Worker in the Gas Department to perform maintenance, installation, and repair of the natural gas distribution system. The role requires capability across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related trades.

Work involves 40 hours per week with rotating after-hours, weekends and holidays. Valid driver's license and Louisiana certifica­tions may be required within six months of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sufficient skilled maintenance experience in electrical, gas, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or related areas.
• Specific training or certification in specialized trade may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders and maintains related records.
• Performs skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of the natural gas distribution system.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment; requisitions materials as required.
• Uses and operates a variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Painting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Trades Worker, Gas

Annual Salary: $31,200.00 Grade: 16

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks including the installation, maintenance, and repair of a utility system, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and heating and air conditioning repair. Positions in the Gas Department are subject to 24-hour call.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives work orders; maintains related records on work performed; stocks trucks and vehicles with equipment, tools and materials needed to complete work.
• Performs skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of the natural gas distribution system.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
• Uses and operates a variety of hand and power tools in

High school diploma or GED; sufficient skilled maintenance experience in area of assignment, such as electrical, natural gas, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and related areas; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Specific training or certification in specialized trade may be required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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. Must possess and maintain any state or federal certifications required in the field of assignment.
• Gas Department must obtain certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week; M‑F 7:00a - 3:30p with Rotating Call After Hours, Weekends, & Holidays

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

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer