TRADESMAN (HVAC) 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 96 hours

Medical, Dental, Vision

LASERS retirement

Paid Holidays 10+

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a Tradesman (HVAC) 1, 2, or 3 to support skilled trades in state facilities. Responsibilities include rough carpentry, painting, and light equipment operation.

Applicants must have basic knowledge of HVAC, roofing, electrical, painting; demonstrate honesty and teamwork. This is an in-office role with retirement via LASERS and standard state benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, roofing, electrical, painting and HVAC.
• Be honest, trustworthy, respectful and demonstrates sound work ethics.
• Effective verbal and listening skills.
• Display excellent team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials for maintenance tasks.
• Perform rough carpentry and minor repairs.
• Prepare and paint buildings and other structures.
• Operate light equipment under close supervision.
• Assist in spraying and eradication of unwanted vegetation.

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC

Electrical

Painting

Roofing

Job description

Benefits

• SALARY: Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

About This Job

ANNOUNCEMENT NO 178-2026

BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: October 02, 2026

Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE: October 16, 2026

Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

• MW-210 $35,734 - $42,890
• MW-211 $38,230 - $45,885
• MW-212 $40,914 - $49,109

• Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

Job Type: Unclassified*

• Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

Position Description

Tradesman (HVAC) 1, 2, or 3 support skilled trades jobs by performing manual operations. Performs only rough carpentry work. Loads and unloads materials; makes minor repairs to tools; mixes and pours concrete. Operates gasoline pumps and may keep simple records. May occasionally operate light equipment under close supervision. Assists in the spraying and eradication of unwanted vegetation. Prepare and paint buildings, furniture and other structures with brush or spray application. Repairs and erects metal and wood signs. Preforms a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of State facilities and grounds. Performs assigned duty as directed by the Events coordinator or other supervisory personnel. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Basic knowledge of carpentry, roofing, electrical, painting and HVAC. Be honest, trustworthy, respectful, flexible and demonstrates sound work ethics. Effective verbal and listening skills. Display excellent team building skills. Performs some semi-skilled tasks under general supervision and may work as a helper to a skilled trade job under close supervisor.

General Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

Conditions of Employment

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.