Maintenance Repair 2
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Maintenance Repair 2
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Maintenance Repair 2
Salary
$3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
208313
Department
SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date
04/24/2025
Closing Date
5/1/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
Supplemental Information
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Maintenance Regional Director, the Facilities Maintenance Manager A, the Maintenance Superintendent, the HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman, the Electrician Specialist Leader, and the Plumber/Pipefitter Master.
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 NOTbe 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:
Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
scelestin@floodauthority.org
504-286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience or training in the 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.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To repair and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from higher-level agency personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Maintenance Repairer 1 because of the expanded scope of journeyman repair work which includes installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment repairs, and repairs to marine vessels.
Differs from other maintenance jobs by the broad spectrum of trades functions and by the absence of specialized tasks.
Examples of Work
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
25%
Assists by performing facility inspections and making repairs to buildings, grounds, out buildings, street lighting, mechanical repairs to all operational equipment, such as a/c & heat systems, and any other items needed daily for operational use.
25%
The incumbent will work with the a/c & heat system and perform the detailed daily routine of checking and making notes of all chillers, water towers, and air handler units. Including all pumps for chilled water and cooling tower water, checking gauges for proper pressures and temperatures for optimum operational use. Making notes for records and making any adjustments as needed. Performing monthly filter cleaning/changing and annual pm routines. Includes maintenance on ice makers and shop equipment.
15%
The incumbent may provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance, quarterly flood control valve inspections, and complete valve maintenance inspection reports. Will exercise knowledge of plumbing code requirements, actuator operation to open and close valves, and use proper writing skills to document valve inspection.
15%
The incumbent will work with the facilities department and assist in maintaining all equipment in good working order, changing bulbs/ballasts, troubleshooting, and determining if it is safe to use. The incumbent will work on overhead lighting, street lighting, portable lighting (for emergencies), sea wall lighting, and crosswalk lighting. The incumbent must be trained to operate a forklift and man lift properly.
10%
The incumbent will be able to perform general maintenance repairs such as changing doorknobs, repairing broken glass, adjusting door closers, and repairing file cabinets and desks. The incumbent must also have some painting skills for small jobs and floor repairs.
5%
Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties and will assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers, and any other duties assigned during emergency situations.
5%
The incumbent will keep records of facility routines/problems and report them to supervisors as soon as possible. The incumbent will perform all other duties as required or assigned by other higher-ranking supervisors, directors, or administrative personnel.
NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and the east bank of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water, and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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