Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Marine Construction) Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Marine Construction)
Salary
$2,978.00 – $5,360.00 Monthly
Location New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number

PNO-893-050625-LR

Department
Port of New Orleans Port Commission
Opening Date
05/06/2025
Closing Date
5/11/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

Supplemental Information

PNO-893-050625-LR

The Port of New Orleans (PORTNOLA) is a diverse deep-water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico.

PORTNOLA

is seeking a

PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

1, 2, or 3 who can complete daily tasks on a marine crane barge. The primary role of the

PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

is to safely and efficiently perform various physical duties as a ground man on installation of all piles, including placing, aligning and leveling piles on marine construction projects.
The

PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

is responsible for tender maintenance and repair and will use pneumatic air tools daily. The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday – Thursday) with overtime as necessary. Work is both land and water based in nature. Port Facility Maintenance Specialists are responsible for wharf maintenance and repair. The typical task of a Port Facility Maintenance Specialist consists of the following:
Use pneumatic air tools and gas/electric power tools daily.
Use gas power chainsaws
Use basic carpentry tools (i.e., tape measure, framing square, and hammers/mauls.
Use basic mechanical tool (i.e., impacts, wrenches, and ratchets, etc.)
Assist Crane operator in line up, breaking out, and replacing fender piles.
Works with team to replace mooring bits by assisting Crane Operator in removing bots, basis and bits.
Repair of mooring bit basis by performing light duty concrete work.
Fabricate threaded bots using a pile threaded machine to secure fender piles.

A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED

Starting salary depends upon qualifications:
$17.18/hr. to $31.53/hr.

THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR

1.50/hr.

PREMIUM PAY

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance options
Long Term Disability Plan
State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
Ship Shape Wellness Program
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. for this vacancy, click on the “” 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 NOT

be 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:
Lynetta Robinson
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 528-3226
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No experience or training is required.
Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK

To assist in the repair and maintenance of Port office buildings, properties, facilities, docks, railroads, transit sheds, grounds, and appliances and to become familiarized with the operation and maintenance of mobile equipment used in these maintenance operations.

LEVEL OF WORK

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct from Port Facility Maintenance Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

LOCATION OF WORK

May be used by all Port Authorities.

JOB DISTINCTIONS

Differs from Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 by the absence of sufficient knowledge and skill to operate equipment and machinery and ability to perform maintenance tasks.
Examples of Work
Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2, or 3
(Marine Construction)
This position is in the Marine Construction department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman.
This position serves as a Port Facility Maintenance Specialist in facilitating piledriving operations and maintenance as part of Marine Construction.
This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year.
The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, Class E and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of a VHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cell phone, two-way communication device, computer and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. 75%

PILEDRIVING

Includes, but not limited to works on floating piledriver barge, replacing and repairing pilings, piling clusters and wharf structures. Uses gas powered chainsaws, hand saws, power drills, air impacts, jack hammers, cutting torches, hammers and various sized mauls to repair and replace wharf logs, mooring bits and mooring bit bases.
15%

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Includes, but not limited to makes minor repairs and performs daily maintenance on equipment to keep equipment in good working order. Works on land making various repairs to wharves as needed.
5%

RIGGING AND LOADING

Includes, but not limited to load and unload timber pilings onto floating barges and make various repairs as needed. 5%

OTHER DUTIES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT

The incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the Supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of the Marine Construction Department and/or Port Maintenance Division.
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