Salary $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 227235 Department City of Natchitoches Housing Authority Opening Date 10/09/2026 Closing Date 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job

OUR MISSION

It is our mission to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. Provide Descent, Safe and Sanitary Housing and "Providing A Foundation for A Better Tomorrow" Overview of the Role The position is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work that includes construction, repair, and remodeling of structures and facilities. Work is carried out in accordance with established standards and best practices of the carpentry trade, ensuring quality craftsmanship, safety, and durability. Tasks may involve interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate materials, and completing projects efficiently while maintaining a high level of workmanship. Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience or training in the carpentry trade. 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 Job Duties:

Performs general carpentry work involved with the repair, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and all related structures. Builds or repairs shelves, cabinets, windows, furniture, concrete forms, trim, ceilings, and partitions. Prepares vacant units to be re-rented; assists with replacing interior doors, door locks and hinges, door jambs and trim; re-screens windows and doors; replaces broken window panes, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational - up to 24 months Career Progressio n: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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 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: Aufwiedersehan Anthony Housing Authority of the City of Natchitoches aanthony@cp-tel.net 318-352-9774 or 238-7382 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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