Find & Apply For Maintenance Helper / Assistant Jobs in Monroe, Louisiana

Salary $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Monroe, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 403SCY-MR2-CTS26 Department Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date Continuous About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe 4701 S. Grand St., Monroe, Louisiana 71202 https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe •

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•The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Repairer 2 to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at one of its secure care facilities or administrative offices. This position plays a vital role in maintaining safe, functional, and well-kept environments for youth and staff. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in general maintenance and a commitment to public service. Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR 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, or any combination of these courses. 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:

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing campus facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The role combines hands-on maintenance work with groundskeeping and custodial duties, requiring versatility and technical skill across multiple trades. Maintenance Duties Perform general repairs to buildings, facilities, appliances, and equipment. Carry out automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work independently or with staff support. Inspect equipment to identify costly repair needs and assist with welding, blueprint reading, and field repair techniques. Operate heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment essential to facility operations. Replace parts, make adjustments, and ensure functionality of campus systems. Grounds & Janitorial Service Maintain campus grounds, including lawn care and use of chemical products Perform custodial tasks to ensure cleanliness and safety of facilities. Interact with the public occasionally while performing duties. Complete additional assignments as directed by supervisory staff.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Full time, probational

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c) .

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.

London@la.gov In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. 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