MAINTENANCE REPAIRER MASTER

Office of Juvenile Justice - 2.6 Baker, LA Job Details Full-time $21.05 - $37.88 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Baker, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 403JCY-226592-GOL Department Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date 09/25/2026 Closing Date 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Jetson Center for Youth 15200 Old Scenic Hwy., Baker, LA 70714 The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Repairer Master to lead facility maintenance operations and support the upkeep of buildings, equipment, utilities, and grounds. This role is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys supervising projects, solving problems, and ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained. As a Maintenance Repairer Master, you'll oversee maintenance staff, coordinate repairs and construction activities, support purchasing and contractor operations, and help ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports daily operations and services. If you're a hands-on leader with strong technical skills and a commitment to operational excellence, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on facility operations and the overall mission of OJJ. 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. 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:

Supervise maintenance staff and assign, monitor, and review maintenance work orders and projects. Oversee building and grounds maintenance for campus facilities, equipment, utilities, and infrastructure. Perform and coordinate repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, welding, and mechanical systems. Ensure perimeter security features such as gates, fencing, and grounds are properly maintained and functional. Operate and oversee specialized equipment including heavy equipment, generators, forklifts, tractors, and utility vehicles. Coordinate contractor and vendor activities and monitor work quality and project completion. Support purchasing functions by developing scopes of work and assisting with procurement of maintenance goods and services. Monitor compliance with safety codes and participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews. Collaborate on construction and capital projects with facility planners, maintenance management, and outside agencies. Provide emergency response support and remain available to address critical maintenance needs and facility issues.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, Louisiana.

Appointment Type:

Full Time, Probational Compensation:

$21.05 - $37.88 hourly 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) 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.

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. 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. 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. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources 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