Maintenance Repairer 1-2

This position is located at the District 04 Headquarters office, in Bossier City, Louisiana. The Maintenance Repairer is responsible for performing routine maintenance, inspection, construction and repair of buildings and grounds, rest areas, pump stations and reinforced PC concrete roadway structures throughout the seven (7) parishes located in District 04. The Maintenance Repairer must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties independently, with little to no supervision, on a daily basis. The Maintenance Repairer is expected to exercise a medium degree of independent judgment and initiative in determining the appropriate action needed to take in non-routine situations that may arise. The Maintenance Repairer must participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attends all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required task. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Performs general carpentry work for repairs, alterations, and maintenance of buildings and related structures, including inspections to determine needed actions. Handles carpentry tasks on interiors and exteriors such as repairing shelves, cabinets, windows, furniture, ceilings, partitions, and basic plumbing-related work. Constructs simple structures like tool sheds, house frames, toolboxes, and other small buildings. Installs and repairs wall coverings (paneling, sheetrock, plywood) and performs basic plumbing work, including fixing water/gas lines and installing fixtures. Assists with additional duties as needed, including emergency and disaster response support.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, off on Friday.

Compensation:

The starting salary for a Maintenance Repairer 1 is $17.18 hourly. The starting salary for a Maintenance Repairer 2 is $19.67 hourly. A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required at time of appointment.

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. • 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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES

Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Roy Nugent Roadside Development District Coordinator 318-549-8325 "The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type." "Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here ."