Maintenance Repair Technician

Job TitleMaintenance Repair TechnicianJob DescriptionOne current vacancy. Forty hours per week position. Under general supervision, performs unskilled to skilled work in one or more building trades to maintain and repair assigned facilities. Work involves repairing, remodeling, building (carpentry, plumbing, and electrical), cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, etc. Reports to the assigned Foreman.Duties of ResponsibilitiesEssential job functions. Maintenance Repair Technicians perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following: performs cleaning and general building and grounds maintenance. Sets up tables, tents, and chairs for events and special events. Performs grass cutting and edging. Ensures that all assigned buildings are cleaned and well kept. Fixes and/or repairs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as work orders and verbal instructions. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as verbal information. Refers to street maps, instructions to assemble, policy and procedure manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as lawn mower, truck, weed eater, blower, lawn edger, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as general hand tools, drill, pallet jack, air tools, jack, screwdrivers, pliers, socket set, wrenches, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wood, paint, light bulbs, cleaning products, gas, oil, general office supplies, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as immediate supervisor, coworkers, contractors, officials/administrators, and the general public.Minimum QualificationsRequires three to six months of related facility maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a current, valid Louisiana Driver's License. May be required to obtain specific technical certifications as deemed necessary by supervisor.Supplemental InformationNote: The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.