MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 (LAFAYETTE PARISH)

About the role

The position is located in District03/Gang 701 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Carpenter Foreman. The overall function of this position is to make general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repair.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Performs general carpentry work involved with the repair, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and all related structures.
• Constructs structures such as tools sheds, house frames, tool buildings and outbuildings.
• Buils or repairs shelves, cabinets, windows, furniture, concrete forms, trim, ceilings and partitions.
• Provides and/or assists with general plumbing repairs and installation of new plumbing for all of the District’s facilities.
• Removes and replaces all residential/commercial plumbing fixtures including commodes, faucets, urinals, hot water heaters, water fountains, sinks, P-traps, supply lines, and cut-off valves; repairs above/below ground water, sewer, and gas lines.
• Provides general electrical maintenance to include the following: replaces light fixtures; changes electrical receptacles; installs fans, window units, and heaters; installs electrical flush valves. All other related activities for installation of appliances.
• Provides and/or assists with general repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning/heating systems.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Responsible for routine maintenance and proper care of all equipment and tools used – including table saws, power hand tools, power miters, and related carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tools.
• Operates trenchers and other rental equipment as needed to perform job functions.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

  Job Specification

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

  Job Duties and Other Information

  • Performs general carpentry work involved with the repair, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and all related structures.
  • Constructs structures such as tools sheds, house frames, tool buildings and outbuildings.
  • Buils or repairs shelves, cabinets, windows, furniture, concrete forms, trim, ceilings and partitions.
  • Provides and/or assists with general plumbing repairs and installation of new plumbing for all of the District’s facilities.
  • Removes and replaces all residential/commercial plumbing fixtures including commodes, faucets, urinals, hot water heaters, water fountains, sinks, P-traps, supply lines, and cut-off valves; repairs above/below ground water, sewer, and gas lines.
  • Provides general electrical maintenance to include the following: replaces light fixtures; changes electrical receptacles; installs fans, window units, and heaters; installs electrical flush valves. All other related activities for installation of appliances.
  • Provides and/or assists with general repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning/heating systems.
  • Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Responsible for routine maintenance and proper care of all equipment and tools used – including table saws, power hand tools, power miters, and related carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tools.
  • Operates trenchers and other rental equipment as needed to perform job functions.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

    Contact Information

    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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.