Trades Apprentice​/Maintenance Repairer

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The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual as a Trades Apprentice / Maintenance Repairer 1-2 to assist in the daily operation of the duties of the Area Maintenance Department on the Pinecrest Supports and Services grounds. This position will perform a variety of duties such as electrical, refrigeration, carpentry, appliance reparie an much more.

No experience or training is required.

• Plumbing:
  Repair and install commodes, lavatories, water fountains, and garbage disposals. Unstop sewer lines and drains, repair leaks, and repair / replace faucets.
• Electrical:
  Repair light bulbs. Repair / replace ballasts, receptacles, switches, and fans. Replace motors, pumps, etc.
• Appliance Repair:
  Repair washing machines, dryers, ice machines, and refrigerators.
• Carpentry:
  Repair doors, door closers, hinges, cabinet doors, knobs, baseboards, cabinets, furniture, door stops, windows, etc.
• Refrigeration:
  Performs preventive maintenance and maintenance on a/c units and air handlers. Clean coils; work on pumps, air handlers, motors, chilled water valves, controls, belts, and filters.
• Keep a check on hot water temperatures and maintain a log.
• Run and service generators, and maintain a log. Inspect fire extinguishers monthly and maintain a log.

Location: PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
Department: LDH Area Maintenance
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday
PASS DAYS: Saturday / Sunday
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Maintenance Repairer 1, or Maintenance Repairer 2.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion, demotion, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or job appointment. Preference may be given to employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
Compensation:

TRADES APPRENTICE
: $ 16.06 Hourly - $28.90 Hourly

Maintenance Repairer 1: $ 17.18 Hourly - $30.92 Hourly

Maintenance Repairer 2: $ 19.67 Hourly - $35.40 Hourly

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at