UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II (CLASS CODE 3404)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a full performance level maintenance position where you will engage in a variety of skilled tasks. This role offers the opportunity to work on essential construction and maintenance projects, including pipe fitting, carpentry, and pump repairs. As you demonstrate your skills, you will take on increasingly complex tasks, contributing to the vital operations of the city's infrastructure. This position provides a chance to develop your expertise in a supportive environment while ensuring the functionality of critical systems. If you are passionate about hands-on work and making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is mandatory.
• Experience in construction or building maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Repair and install meters and pump systems.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Carpentry

Meter repair

Pump system repairs

Welding

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

This is a full performance level maintenance position at Sewerage & Water Board's Facilities Maintenance Division. An individual performs a variety of skilled construction, maintenance, and repair tasks including pipe fitting, carpentry, meter repair and installations, and repairs to pump systems and stations. Assigned tasks increase in scope and difficulty as the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full range of duties respective of this class; and related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency Diploma AND
2. A valid Driver's License. * AND
3. EITHER

• Twenty-four (24) months of construction or building maintenance experience OR
• (PROMOTIONAL) 1. Twenty-four (24) months of construction or building maintenance experience with 12 months as a Utilities Maintenance Technician. OR 12 months construction or building maintenance experience as a Utilities Maintenance Trainee II with requisite training in Welding, Electrical, and/or Mechanical fields.

A letter from the appointing authority certifying applicant's experience and training in the required field.

Note: Some positions may require a Commercial Driver's License. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and valid driver's license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Background Check: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Working Test Period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

Substance Abuse Testing: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.

A Medical Examination: is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

Good Moral Character: is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

Veterans Preference: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.