Maintenance Technician

Mid-Level Position in the Networks Multi-Skilled WorkforceThis is a mid-level position in the Networks multi-skilled workforce. This individual demonstrates basic lead technician skill performing on-the-job-training qualifier responsibilities in a multi-skilled work environment. This individual will be required to work in a team-based environment assuming lead technician roles appropriate activities and assignments; and related work as required.Kind of Work: This individual will be required to work in a team-based environment assuming lead technician roles appropriate activities and assignments; and related work as required.Minimum Qualifications: (Original Entrance) 1. A High School Diploma or GED.* 2. A valid Louisiana Class "A" Commercial driver's license 3. Four (4) years of maintenance and/or construction experience in utility water distributions, utility wastewater collections systems or related public works experience. (Promotional) Valid Louisiana Class "A" Commercial Driver's License. Permanent or probationary status with the Sewerage & Water Board as a Networks Senior Maintenance Technician I or Equipment Operator IV. Successful completion of the following training courses offered by the Department of Civil Service Employee Growth and Development Division: Basic Math for Utilities Supervisors (COMP 401) Human Relations (PBSV 210) Techniques of Good Customer Service (PBSV 220) Effective People Skills (PDVP 930) Introduction to Supervision (SUPV 610) Conflict Management (SUPV 690) Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify current valid Louisiana Class "A" Commercial driver's license, education, and OJT cl aimed 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.Kind of Examination: A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance and departmental promotional examination.General Information: THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT View phone number on click.appcast.io OR TTY/VOICE AT View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), firefighters hired by the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), emergency medical technicians hired by the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision. Airport employees are excluded from this provision if the actual domicile of the employee is nearer to the employee's job site than the distance from the job site to the nearest point of Orleans Parish. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT (SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD): Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). **Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.