Maintenance Repairer

Position: Maintenance Repairer 1-2
Location: Saint Joseph

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at Lake Bruin State Park, in St. Joseph, LA. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance/custodial/physical/clerical tasks to include but not limited to, conducting repairs and preventative maintenance to state park facilities and fleet vehicles, operating and repairing equipment, performing grounds maintenance, collecting litter and emptying trash containers, training volunteers and new employees, cleaning various park buildings and picnic areas, clearing and maintaining trails, etc.

One year 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

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

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

Job Duties:

* Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of site's equipment including plumbing, wood repair, electrical, etc.

* Makes general repairs to buildings' interiors and exteriors, fixtures, HVAC, painting, etc.

* Maintains and operates large equipment vehicles & small equipment, such as utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, mowers, front loaders, weed eaters, blowers, pumps, tractors, chain saw, etc.

* Performs general road maintenance tasks.

* Assists with maintaining park grounds such as mowing grass, collecting litter, removing limbs and debris, and emptying trash receptacles.

* Performs routine painting, staining, and other beautification tasks.

* Performs routine checks and inspections of wastewater treatment plants, collection lines, effluent lines, and lift stations as required.

* Provides a high level of customer service and assists customers with inquiries.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Lake Bruin State Park in St. Joseph, LA

Appointment Type:  Probational or promotional

Work Schedule:

State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.  

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Maintenance Repairer 1 or 2. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Travel:
Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.

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.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Melissa Thibodaux

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax:

mthibodaux.gov