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Sabine Parish Housing Authority

Laborer

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$41,871 / year median in Louisiana

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Salary $1,855.00 - $3,338.00 Monthly Location Many, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 224395 Department Sabine Parish Housing Authority Opening Date 08/07/2026 Closing Date 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job
OUR MISSION
The Housing Authority's mission is to service the needs of low-income, very low-income and extremely low-income families in the Public Housing Authority's jurisdiction and to (I) increase availability of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing in its communities; (2) ensure equal opportunity in housing; (3) promote self-sufficiency and asset developmenroffamilies-and individuals; and•(4)•improve community quality of life and economic viability; The Housing-Authority exists to serve people in need. Service to the residents must always be our first and foremost priority. It is our goal to provide excellence in service by being committed to improving the housing conditions and related social, educational, and economic aspects, which affect the overall living conditions of the community. To accomplish this goal, we must constantly strive to expand and improve housing and related services through dedication, integrity, compassion, and responsiveness to all the needs of those we serve. About this position This position performs a wide variety including grounds and buildings upkeep. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. 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:
Cuts grass, weeds, trees, and brush; cleans culverts, drains, and ditches. Moves, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment; removes obstructions from highway or premises; hauls or carries sand, lumber, asphalt, and cement; pours dirt, sand, and water into a mud jack and fills.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational Appointment Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a CPG.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.
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 or assessment 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: Jurlean Wilson Housing Authority of Sabine Parish jurlean@sabinehousing.org 318-256-3359 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