Maintenance Repairer

Maintenance Repairer 1

Supports the daily grounds maintenance operations of the University's nearly 900‑acre campus. Helps ensure the campus environment remains clean, safe, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications:

One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

• Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing and trimming tasks
• Maintain landscaped areas, including flower beds, shrub trimming, and minor tree trimming
• Assist with basic irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs
• Empty exterior trash receptacles and assist with litter removal across campus grounds, including fallen limb pickup
• Operate tractors, mowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment for light grounds work
• Assist with nuisance wildlife management activities when necessary
• Perform pressure washing and other exterior cleaning as needed
• Complete other outdoor maintenance and grounds duties as assigned

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana
• Department: Physical Plant
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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