Maintenance Repairer 1

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Maintenance Repairer 1

Salary

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly

Location

New Iberia, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

NIRC060526TFC1

Department

University of LA - Lafayette

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life. We operate d iversified animal housing systems include indoor/outdoor cages for housing small non-human primates in large family groups, outdoor corncrib/mini crib combinations for housing macaque and Cercopithecine species, and indoor single housing units for all non-human primate species.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Repairer 1 to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team. This position will provide essential support in maintaining and repairing campus facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR

Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks in one or more trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and masonry

• Conduct routine inspections and basic repairs on facility structures, fixtures, and equipment

• Operate tools and equipment appropriate for building and equipment maintenance.

• Assist higher-level maintenance staff in more complex repairs and renovations.

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of campus infrastructure.

• Respond to maintenance work orders and document completed work

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center

Compensation: Minimum hourly rate $17.18

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Taronsler Faye Cormier

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others

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The minimum hourly rate is $17.18. Are you willing to accept the minimum?

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• No

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Are you able to lift at least 50lbs?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you a current employee of NIRC or have you ever worked for NIRC?

• Yes

• No

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Have you completed six semester hours from an accredited college or university in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A. Example: CMAN 1001 - Introduction to Construction Management - 3 hrs - LSU

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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