What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Maintenance Technician position at City of Shreveport, LA?
Salary : $3,813.33 - $6,012.93 Monthly
Location : Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2601826
Department: SPAR - Parks & Recreation-NW
Division: SPAR Maint - SPAR BuildingsMaint-NW
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: 4/17/2026 12:00 PM Central
Duties
Works under general direction where responsibilities are to inspect, troubleshoot and oversee all operations systems, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, at a various locations. The Certified Maintenance Technician will be expected to coordinate and complete all work orders as assigned. In particular the Certified Maintenance Tech. will be expected to perform routine maintenance and repairs of all HVAC, boiler, heating, refrigeration, water, plumbing, energy and electrical systems.
The Certified Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for general maintenance including but not limited to repairs on toilet facilities; replacement of lamps and cleaning of light fixtures; replacement of ceiling tile; minor repairs to floors or furniture, maintaining, repairing or replacing door hardware; maintenance painting in equipment rooms, cooling tower or other building facilities; replacement of filters in HVAC equipment; general cleaning in mechanical spaces; cleanup of equipment in engine room and shop; miscellaneous handyman work requiring the use of hand tools
Minimum Qualifications
1. High School Diploma or GED required along with a minimum of four years of vocational training or experience as a maintenance technician. Must currently hold one of the following: journeyman HVAC license, journeyman electrician license, journeyman plumber license or Millwright certification.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate and apply craft techniques, processes and principles; ability to use independent decision-making judgment concerning maintenance and repairs; ability to apply shop mathematics and to interpret written instructions; spatial discrimination; form perception eye-hand coordination; and finger and hand manual dexterity.
3. Valid State Vehicle Operator's License
Hold or be able to qualify for other certificates or licenses as may be required by federal, state or city government
Physical Requirements:
Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally, ability to speak clearly, hear normal conversations and see small details.
Work Environment:
Work is performed outdoors and indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices, computer screens and operation of a motor vehicle.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
02
Do you have a valid state vehicle operator's license?
03
Do you currently hold one of the following: journeyman HVAC license, journeyman electrician license, journeyman plumber license or Millwright license?
04
How many years of vocational training or experience as a maintenance technician do you have?
05
Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? Please provide dates of employment (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties:Dates:Please DO NOT add "See Resume"
Required Question
Location : Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2601826
Department: SPAR - Parks & Recreation-NW
Division: SPAR Maint - SPAR BuildingsMaint-NW
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: 4/17/2026 12:00 PM Central
Duties
Works under general direction where responsibilities are to inspect, troubleshoot and oversee all operations systems, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, at a various locations. The Certified Maintenance Technician will be expected to coordinate and complete all work orders as assigned. In particular the Certified Maintenance Tech. will be expected to perform routine maintenance and repairs of all HVAC, boiler, heating, refrigeration, water, plumbing, energy and electrical systems.
The Certified Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for general maintenance including but not limited to repairs on toilet facilities; replacement of lamps and cleaning of light fixtures; replacement of ceiling tile; minor repairs to floors or furniture, maintaining, repairing or replacing door hardware; maintenance painting in equipment rooms, cooling tower or other building facilities; replacement of filters in HVAC equipment; general cleaning in mechanical spaces; cleanup of equipment in engine room and shop; miscellaneous handyman work requiring the use of hand tools
Minimum Qualifications
1. High School Diploma or GED required along with a minimum of four years of vocational training or experience as a maintenance technician. Must currently hold one of the following: journeyman HVAC license, journeyman electrician license, journeyman plumber license or Millwright certification.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate and apply craft techniques, processes and principles; ability to use independent decision-making judgment concerning maintenance and repairs; ability to apply shop mathematics and to interpret written instructions; spatial discrimination; form perception eye-hand coordination; and finger and hand manual dexterity.
3. Valid State Vehicle Operator's License
Hold or be able to qualify for other certificates or licenses as may be required by federal, state or city government
Physical Requirements:
Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally, ability to speak clearly, hear normal conversations and see small details.
Work Environment:
Work is performed outdoors and indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices, computer screens and operation of a motor vehicle.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid state vehicle operator's license?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you currently hold one of the following: journeyman HVAC license, journeyman electrician license, journeyman plumber license or Millwright license?
- No
- Yes
04
How many years of vocational training or experience as a maintenance technician do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 4 years
- At least 4 years but less than 6 years
- At least 6 years but less than 8 years
- 8 or more years
05
Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? Please provide dates of employment (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties:Dates:Please DO NOT add "See Resume"
Required Question
Salary : $3,813 - $6,013