Trades Apprentice

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specialises in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life. We operate diversified animal housing systems include indoor/outdoor cages for housing small non-human primates in large family groups, outdoor corncrib/mini crib combinations for housing macaque and Cercopithecine species, and indoor single housing units for all non-human primate species.

We’re looking for a Trades Apprentice to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team.

No experience or training is required.

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

• Assist journeyman-level trades personnel (such as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, HVAC, etc.) with maintenance and repair tasks
• Perform basic manual labor and routine maintenance under supervision
• Learn and develop skills in a specific trade through structured on-the-job training
• Use hand tools, equipment, and safety procedures as instructed
• Maintain tools and work areas in clean and safe condition
• Assist with transporting materials, tools, and equipment to work sites
• Follow instructions to ensure safety and quality of work
• Work toward progression into higher-level skilled trade positions

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s New Iberia Research Center

Compensation: Minimum hourly rate $16.06

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
faye.cormier
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources