Maintenance Repairer 1-2 (Floodgate)

OUR MISSION Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and the east bank of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water, and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Superintendent, Facilities Maintenance Manager A, B or C or the Maintenance Director. 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. Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. Official job specifications for this role can be found here. JOB DUTIES Ensure operational ability of each floodgate. This inspection is performed on a regular basis and will include the following: Ensure locking devices are properly lubricated. Ensure all painted surfaces are free of rust. Ensure gate sills are in working condition for emergency closings. Ensure operational ability of all flood valves. Ensure all gate seals are free of wear and properly adjusted. Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties and assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers and any other duties assigned during emergency situations. Provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance and quarterly inspection of flood control valves; assist with completing valves maintenance inspection reports. Employees exercise knowledge of plumbing code requirements, actuator operation to open and close valves, and use proper writing skills to document valve inspection. Coordinate work assignments and training for the staff, i.e., Maintenance Repairers, Trades Apprentices, Laborers assigned to the Maintenance Division. POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment. Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Incumbent is required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities by being on 24-hour call. Incumbent is required to report to work and remain there in case of emergency (hurricanes, storms, or other conditions that could lead to flooding) until such emergency has subsided and employees are released through orders of the Regional Director. Place and remove stop logs during high water emergencies. Make, place and remove sandbags whenever needed. Place and remove barricades and traffic cones. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana