MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 - WAE

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a skilled and motivated Maintenance Repairer at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA. This role involves performing minor repairs on navigational locks, maintaining and repairing various motorized equipment, and completing general building and facility repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs on navigational locks, including replacing hydraulic hoses and assisting with routine maintenance.
• Maintains and repairs a wide range of motorized equipment, conducting tune-ups, replacing or adjusting worn or damaged components, and performing limited disassembly of major systems.
• Completes general building and facility repairs, including work on interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and structural components.
• Carries out tasks in related trades such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical to support overall facility upkeep.

Requirements

• Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include 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. Applicants must also authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Skills

Dependable problem-solving skills, quality workmanship, and a commitment to safety and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternative work schedules, and more.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and is subject to change based on the State Civil Service guidelines.

Schedule

This is a 24-hour facility, and the position is a 'when actually employed' (WAE) position without benefits.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role can be found here.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.

Additional Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact Hilary Dugar at (225) 319-4128 or (225) 319-4592.