Maintenance Technician

position summary

examination is announced to supplement the existing eligible list to fill two (2) current west jefferson and three (3) current east jefferson vacancies in the department of parks and recreation as well as one (1) current east jefferson vacancy in the department of general services and one (1) current west jefferson vacancy in the department of jeffcap. This employment list will also be used for future east and west jefferson vacancies in various departments as they occur.

under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment. The position is responsible for maintaining equipment, buildings, ordering supplies, and maintaining records of materials. The employee will perform maintenance and repair work in and around assigned buildings such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, minor electrical and/or heating and ground maintenance using standard hand and electric tools.

Must perform work in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to all safety and work rules. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the parish president or her designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of jefferson parish. Position requires driving of a parish vehicle; thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

• meets one of the following three options:
• current employment and permanent civil service status with jefferson parish and at least one year of general building or grounds maintenance experience, to include experience/training (as verified by an appointing authority) in at least one of the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or heating/air-conditioning.
• substantial, paid work experience (approximately two years) utilizing at least two of the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or heating/air-conditioning.
• successful completion of trade school in a curriculum relevant to the work to be performed.

entrance and promotional

the examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.

The information is subject to verification and the personnel department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

job posting no. 2260-15a
date: 9/14/2007
reopened: 03/18/22
amended: 03/31/23