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Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Maintenance Repairer Master
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,291 / year median in Louisiana
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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JobCode=128630
Job Posting Title:
Maintenance Repairer Master Position Type:
Classified Department:
LSUAM FA
- FPO•FS•FM•Admin•Maintenance (Joshua P Smith (00003503))
Work Location:
0117Residential Life Warehouse Pay Grade:
Classified Technician and Skilled Trades Job Description:
This position is under the organization of the Building Maintenance Department, it is a multifunction technical position. This position will be working and performing carpentry, sheet metal, roofing, painting, minor plastering, Lock smithing, HVAC, and electrical. This position will be part of a maintenance team assigned to Housing.Job Duties:
35%- Performs personally and provides guidance, assistance, and support to other maintenance repairmen in performing general carpentry work involved with repair or maintenance of buildings and all related structures.
- Performs personally and provides guidance, assistance, and support to other maintenance repairmen In performing general electrical work to maintain and install electrical components and systems, primarily 220 volts and under.
- Performs personally and provides guidance, assistance, and support to other maintenance repairmen in performing general painting duties by preparing and painting buildings, furniture and other structures with brush or spray application. 10%
- Performs personally and provides guidance, assistance, and support to other maintenance repairmen In performing general sheet metal and roofing repairs, such as repairing down spouts and gutters, fume hoods and HVAC duct, drip pans for air handler units, etc. 10%
- Performs personally and provides guidance, assistance, and support to other maintenance repairmen in general plumbing duties by repairing and replacing worn plumbing fixtures, repairs leaking faucets, opens clogged drains and other minor plumbing problems. 10%
- Performs personally and provides guidance, assistance, and support to other maintenance repairmen in performing building surveys to determine routine maintenance requirements and makes any repairs necessary, such as painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.Special or Physical Qualifications:
This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens perPM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens perPS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Drivers License Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128630
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None Special Instructions:
Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Joshua Smith at jsmi146@lsu.edu.Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.Posting Date:
August 31, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 14, 2026Additional Position Information:
Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!