Maintenance Assistant I​/Groundskeeper

Maintenance Assistant I / Groundskeeper

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement: Classification is announced to fill current east and west Jefferson vacancies in various departments throughout Jefferson Parish.

Kind of Work: Maintenance Assistant I:
Unskilled heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of activities such as: cutting grass, weeds, trees, and brush; cleaning culverts, drains, and ditches; moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment; assisting in the repair and construction of roadways, walkways, utility installations, etc. Work is generally performed outdoors under varied weather conditions. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions.

Groundskeeper:
Routine maintenance of Parish parks, playgrounds, landscaped areas, and buildings. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination: To qualify for employment, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be free from any condition which would prevent the safe and efficient performance of their essential duties and must have acceptable personal history backgrounds. The ability to follow simple written and oral instructions, and the ability to perform heavy manual work.

NOTE:

For Groundskeeper positions, any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with application.

Kind of Examination: (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) Non-Competitive: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Authorization for Interview letter for Maintenance Assistant I / Groundskeeper and a list of the Departments which hire for the position. Parish departments are authorized to hire, on a Conditional basis, candidates they have interviewed and determined to possess the basic qualifications for this non-competitive job classification.

All forms authorizing the Personnel Department to make necessary record checks will be required by the hiring authority at the time of the interview and appointment. Satisfactory work and personal backgrounds, as determined by the Personnel Department, will then warrant regular appointment to the job. Job Posting No. 2200-26R Date: 02/29/08 Amended: 01/04/19 Exam Plan Date: 01/13/26

Applications may be filed online at www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson:
Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson:
Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053