TRADES APPRENTICE-MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1-2

Maintenance Repairer 2

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position serves as the Maintenance Repairer 2 in the District 02 /Unit 775, Facility Maintenance. The incumbent of this position is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Crescent City Connection (CCC) Administration Building, CCC Police /Maintenance Building, Pumping Station and any other State Property assigned by Foreman to repair or maintain. The incumbent is also required to assist with roadway duties, including but not limited to, pothole repairs, attenuator repairs and cement bollard replacement. The incumbent must be skilled in plumbing and carpentry work. The incumbent must also be proficient to operate some heavy equipment such as forklifts, mowers and front-end loaders. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you!

No experience or training is required.

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

Job Duties:

• Facility Maintenance: Performs repairs to buildings owned and operated by DOTD. Make repairs such as plumbing and HVAC, replace broken windows, replace ceiling tiles, floor tiles, change filters in A/C units. Perform repairs to hot water heaters, water fountains, and small equipment such as lawn mowers and weed eaters. Make repairs to ice machines, perform carpentry work such as hanging doors, repairs to walls, floors and other wooden structures. Repairs to water lines. Repairs to door locks and door hinges. Assists with mechanic repair and routine maintenance of the General Degaulle Pump station.
• Ground Upkeep: Mow grass at facilities listed above and any other State Property assigned by first or second line supervisor. Landscape maintenance includes trimming trees and bushes, remove weeds from flower beds. Grade and level grounds when needed. Ensure a safe path of entry to State Property. Performs repairs to sprinkler systems.
• Bridge Roadway Maintenance: Assists with the repair of potholes, removal of debris from roadways, repairs to damaged attenuators, replacement of damaged concrete bollards, repair of damaged signs, benches and trash containers. Cleans CCC ground level areas of debris and trash.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Maintenance Repairer 1 or Maintenance Repairer 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Maintenance Repairer 2 is $6,136.00.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation:

Trades Apprentice: $16.06 hourly Maintenance Repairer 1: $17.18 hourly Maintenance Repairer 2: $19.67 hourly

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

A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required.

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."

Benefits:

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 (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others