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Job Title:

MAINTENANCE WORKER III

Type of Vacancy:

Open Competitive

Job Opening No.:

2400309-2

Job Code:

1162

Work Location:

MAINTENANCE-LANDSCAPE-GF

Starting Salary:

$11.5829 Hourly / $24,092 Annually

Pay Grade:

1100

Special Recruiting Rate:

This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $27,868 Annually)

Application Dates:

04/19/2024 - 05/02/2024

Application Times:

Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of a higher classification, performs highly specialized skilled work in bridge rehabilitation, tree trimming or concrete finishing. Employees of this class are also responsible for operating all types of construction equipment properly. Hazardous conditions are often encountered when employees are required to work at considerable heights and around power lines while operating power saws. Some positions in this classification may be on 24-hour call out for emergency situations. Work is assigned orally and in writing and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion. Minor supervision may be exercised over a small crew of workers as assigned. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to read and write, one year of experience in operating a variety of light automotive equipment, and one year of experience in bridge rehabilitation, tree trimming, or concrete finishing work.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)

Position(s) of this classification may require a valid Louisiana driver's license or a valid Louisiana Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, B, or C with appropriate endorsements. If license is required, must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Tree Trimming Positions: Attainment of a Louisiana State Utility Arborist's license within six (6) months of date of appointment.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS

None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

Slope and tractor mowing experience preferred.

Valid Commercial Driver’s License required. (Must provide current license information on your application and attach a license copy).

EXAMINATION

Maintenance examination required (may take up to 1 ½ hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24,092.00 - $40,924.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person