Maintenance Repairer 1-2 (Facilities)

Salary : $2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 221110
Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Maintenance Repairer 1-2 is responsible for the maintenance of the facilities. All work must conform to Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East (SLFPA-E) policies and procedures, including accepted safety practices. Incumbent may receive job assignments and specific instructions from a foreman, leader, or other supervisor or agency official of a higher classification. This position performs at the experienced level. Tasks may be performed on site within Orleans, East Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes.

Minimum Qualifications


One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR

Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

Job Specification


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

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Assists by performing facility inspections and making repairs to buildings, grounds, out buildings, street lighting, mechanical repairs to all operational equipment, such as, a/c & heat systems and any other items needed for daily operational use.
• Will work with the a/c & heat system and perform the detailed daily routine of checking and making notes of all chillers, water towers and air handler units. Including all pumps for chilled water and cooling tower water, checking gauges for proper pressures and temperatures for optimum operational use.
• Making notes for records and making any adjustments as needed. Performing monthly filter cleaning/changing and annual pm routines. Includes maintenance on ice makers and shop equipment.
• May provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance and quarterly inspections of flood control valves and completing valve maintenance inspection reports. Will exercise knowledge of plumbing code requirements, actuator operation to open and close valves, and use proper writing skills to document valve inspection.
• Will work with electrician department and assist in maintaining all equipment is in good working order, changing bulbs/ballasts and troubleshooting and make the determination if it is safe to use. Will work on overhead lighting, street lighting, portable lighting (for emergencies), sea wall lighting and cross walk lighting. Must be trained to operate a forklift and man lift properly.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Monique M. Cook


SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East


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