Maintenance Repairer

Job Summary

This is skilled trades work assembling, installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing structures, equipment, finishes and accessories across all maintenance trades. This position is part of a Career Progression Group; vacancies may be filled as Maintenance Repairer 1 or 2 depending on experience.

• Position is considered essential personnel and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after hours and during campus closures.
• May be assigned to the emergency team on campus or an off‑site evacuation, and may be placed on an on‑call rotation.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Knowledge of general maintenance trades techniques, methods and procedures.
• Skill in performing general maintenance trades functions.
• Ability to complete general maintenance trades duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to direct employees to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and equipment properly.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; work off of roofs, cat walks, and other elevated areas.
• Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, toolboxes, etc.).
• Ability to understand and apply university rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.
• Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries or damage.
• Ability to communicate information effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Installs, maintains, alters, repairs and removes simple electrical fixtures, interior light fixtures, light machinery, electrical outlets and switches.
• Installs, maintains, alters and repairs plumbing fixtures, toilets, unclogs sink/toilet/tub drains.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Performs demolition and construction work on minor projects throughout the campus.
• Adheres to all federal, state, local, campus, and department safety regulations during duties, including special events work and campus maintenance emergencies.
• Assists other trades (plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, carpenters, sign shop, and painters) when needed.
• Employees must pass a qualification process to be promoted to Maintenance Repairer 2.

• Maintenance Repairer 1: minimum 1 year of related experience;
  Maintenance Repairer 2: minimum 2 years of experience.
• Two years of experience or training in building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; or
• Completion of a two‑year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; or
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• Selected applicant will be on probation for at least 6 months.
• Pre‑employment drug testing, physical and criminal background check required.
• Confidence in performing tasks requiring physical exertion, including carrying loads of 50 pounds or more and working on ladders or scaffolds.

Starting rate is $17.18 for Maintenance Repairer 1 and $19.67 for Maintenance Repairer 2, with an additional $1 longevity pay for hours worked. Rate may be increased based on qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. Other employee benefits include a full‑service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option.

Information on Civil Service Job Specifications can be found at Louisiana Department of State Civil Service:
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