Maintenance Repairer 2

Maintenance Repairer 2

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees. We are seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 to join our team. The Maintenance Repairer 2 performs experienced-level maintenance, repair, and general construction work to ensure college buildings, facilities, equipment, and systems remain safe, functional, and in good condition. The position performs a broad range of skilled maintenance duties, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, equipment, and appliance repairs. Work may include troubleshooting problems, installing or replacing fixtures and components, performing preventive maintenance, estimating materials needed for repairs, and operating a variety of tools and equipment. The position works under general supervision and performs other related maintenance duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

Job Duties:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs to campus buildings, facilities, and equipment using skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related trades.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, identify maintenance needs, and complete routine repairs and improvements to keep facilities safe and in good working condition.
• Maintain and repair building systems and components, including doors and locks, lighting, fixtures, heating and air conditioning systems, and other facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with safety inspections of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Maintain and repair campus vehicles and operate a variety of maintenance equipment, including forklifts, pickup trucks, floor machines, and wet/dry vacuums.
• Maintain supplies and materials needed for maintenance projects, including monitoring inventory and ordering materials as needed.
• Provide maintenance and repair support across multiple campuses and assist with contractors, laborers, and other staff on maintenance projects, as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: 7 am - 4 pm

This position will work at both the Gonzales and Westside (Plaquemine, LA) Campuses.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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