Maintenance Repair Technician

Maintenance Repair TechnicianUnder general supervision, performs unskilled to skilled work in one or more building trades to maintain and repair assigned facilities. Work involves repairing, remodeling, building (carpentry, plumbing, and electrical), cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, etc. Reports to the assigned Foreman.Maintenance Repair Technicians perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following:Performs cleaning and general building and grounds maintenance.Sets up tables, tents, and chairs for events and special events.Performs grass cutting and edging.Ensures that all assigned buildings are cleaned and well kept.Fixes and/or repairs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as work orders and verbal instructions.Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as verbal information.Refers to street maps, instructions to assemble, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as lawn mower, truck, weed eater, blower, lawn edger, etc.Uses a variety of tools such as general hand tools, drill, pallet jack, air tools, jack, screwdrivers, pliers, socket set, wrenches, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wood, paint, light bulbs, cleaning products, gas, oil, general office supplies, etc.Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as immediate supervisor, coworkers, contractors, officials / administrators, and the general public.Requires three to six months of related facility maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a current, valid Louisiana Driver's License. May be required to obtain specific technical certifications as deemed necessary by supervisor.The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. An attached resume will not replace a completed application. ****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.**** DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.BenefitsComprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY). All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible. The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan. Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor. Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service. Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential. Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.