Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1-3

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Job Description

The mission of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge is to promote international and domestic commerce and facilitate economic growth within the Port region and the State of Louisiana.

Job Duties and Other Information

This position occasionally acts as a lead worker on projects assigned to him by the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman in the repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and appliances owned by the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission. Maintains and repairs Port buildings, facilities, appliances, motorized equipment, and tools.

• Maintains buildings as directed by the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman-makes building repairs as needed, builds additions to existing buildings, constructs shelves and tables (metal & wood), makes plumbing repairs and electrical repairs ; performs carpentry duties; makes daily & regular scheduled maintenance on mechanical parts of heaters, air conditioners, lighting systems, etc.; performs various other building maintenance & repair work as needed.
• Provides direction and performs a wide variety of port maintenance projects that require the use of welders and Port Facility Maintenance Specialists
• Inspects, repairs, and reports on facilities as assigned - Inspects and maintains the port's water systems
• Repairs small engines such as chain saws, appliances, welding machines, compressors, grass cutting equipment, etc
• Operates and maintains the Port's heavy equipment, such as compressors, mowing machines, forklifts, welding machines, backhoes, bulldozers, and dump trucks.

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

All individuals employed by the Greater BR Port Commission must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.

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

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 ( 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