Maintenance Technician I – Transportation Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

Maintenance Technician I•Transportation Parish of Ascension Gonzales, LA 70737 Maintenance Technician I (Transportation)•Labor Grade 104 /

Pay Range:

$14.98•$21.09 SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor II. The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing manual labor for general maintenance of parish facilities and special projects including public works projects. The work may be physically demanding in nature and sometimes involves the use of light mechanical equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES

Able to work with and rake hot mix asphalt May perform various maintenance activities in and around parish facilities on parish grounds including cleaning grounds, picking up trash, cutting grass, weed eating, trimming trees, pressure washing, painting, and making minor repairs of fences, tables, benches, sidewalks, etc. May perform tasks related to drainage and ditch maintenance including cutting and installing pipe, digging and clearing ditches, and clearing storm debris Performs tasks related to road maintenance and repair including setting up barricades, lights or flares at job sites; flagging traffic; sets up work zones; conducting traffic through job sites; patching asphalt, concrete, and gravel roads; loading and unloading trucks; spreading dirt and gravel; leveling earth to fine specification grades; and clearing roads of trash or debris May perform elevation/grade checks and measurements on public works projects May operate and maintain light mechanical equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and power tools Performs other general labor work as directed by the pavement supervisor Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

•CONDITIONS

OF EMPLOYMENT

• The incumbent is required to have a current, and the ability to maintain, state of Louisiana driver’s license. • The incumbent is subject to a pre-employment physical and drug test with random drug testing thereafter. This position is designated as Emergency Essential Tier II position and as such is subject to mandatory recall to the traditional or emergency worksite. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary actions up to and include termination of employment.

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

Health Insurance Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment (optional supplemental with AFLAC) Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and families 75% of Benefits Package is paid for by Ascension Parish Government $125 monthly APG contribution to Health Savings Account for every enrolled employee Parochial Employee Retirement System 457B Plan (optional supplemental retirement plan with Nationwide)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation Drug and Alcohol Screen Pre-Employment Physical Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.98•$21.09 per hour

Schedule:

4×10

Work Location:

In person