MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

Maintenance Repairer 2The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Repairer 2 to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at one of its secure care facilities or administrative offices. This position plays a vital role in maintaining safe, functional, and well-kept environments for youth and staff. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in general maintenance and a commitment to public service.Minimum Qualifications:Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; 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 and Other Information:This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing campus facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The role combines hands-on maintenance work with groundskeeping and custodial duties, requiring versatility and technical skill across multiple trades.Maintenance Duties:Perform general repairs to buildings, facilities, appliances, and equipment.Carry out automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work independently or with staff support.Inspect equipment to identify costly repair needs and assist with welding, blueprint reading, and field repair techniques.Operate heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment essential to facility operations.Replace parts, make adjustments, and ensure functionality of campus systems.Grounds & Janitorial Service:Maintain campus grounds, including lawn care and use of chemical productsPerform custodial tasks to ensure cleanliness and safety of facilities.Interact with the public occasionally while performing duties.Complete additional assignments as directed by supervisory staff.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Full time, probationalWork Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.How To Apply: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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io