Maintenance Repairer 2

About This Job

The Housing Authority's mission is to service the needs of low-income, very low-income and extremely low-income families in the Public Housing Authority's jurisdiction and to (I) increase availability of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing in its communities; (2) ensure equal opportunity in housing; (3) promote self-sufficiency and asset development of families and individuals; and (4) improve community quality of life and economic viability.

The Housing Authority exists to serve people in need. Service to the residents must always be our first and foremost priority. It is our goal to provide excellence in service by being committed to improving the housing conditions and related social, educational, and economic aspects, which affect the overall living conditions of the community. To accomplish this goal, we must constantly strive to expand and improve housing and related services through dedication, integrity, compassion, and responsiveness to all the needs of those we serve.

About this position:
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance and custodial tasks to include but not limited to, conducting repairs and preventative maintenance to low rent housing, operating equipment, performing grounds maintenance, collecting litter and cleaning units/make ready.

Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems, and other mechanical and related fields such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• Performs minor maintenance on all equipment assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational Appointment

Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a CPG.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday. On Call one week a month.

Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jurlean Wilson

Housing Authority of Sabine Parish

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