No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Preference will be given to applicants with a valid LA Driver's License.
Potential candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.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.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*For further information about this vacancy contact:Chad Pruitt(985) 537-5289chad.pruitt@lphousing.org 

Examples of repair/maintenance of mechanical equipment include Operating Engineer 1/2, auto mechanic, Mobile Equipment Maintenance Mechanic, Mobile Equipment Overhaul Mechanic and Mobile Equipment Master Mechanic.

Function of Work:
To repair and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from higher-level agency personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Maintenance Repairer 1 because of the expanded scope of journeyman repair work which includes installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment repairs, and repairs to marine vessels.
Differs from other maintenance jobs by the broad spectrum of trades functions and by the absence of specialized tasks.AS A MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment including tune-ups, replacement and adjustment of worn or damaged parts, (carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, brake linings/pads, etc.) and limited dis-assembly of major components (engines, transmissions, final drives, etc.) to determine the extent of damage and repairs necessary.
Makes minor repairs to navigational locks such as replacing hydraulic hoses.
Makes limited repairs to appliances, replaces parts and makes
adjustments, etc.
Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance of a wide variety of hand held equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, cotton pickers, combines, hay balers, planters, etc.
Performs general road maintenance tasks.
AS A MARINE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
Performs minor and major repairs on marine vessels and all marine facilities.
Participates in painting, pipefitting, carpentry and electrical repair of marine vessels and related equipment.
Performs minor maintenance on all equipment assigned to his use.
Requisitions supplies and materials as needed.
Estimates labor and materials necessary to accomplish repairs as needed.
Oversees work of subordinate repairers and Trades Helpers when assigned to assist in repair work.
Performs other duties or assignments as directed by higher ranking personnel.