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Maintenance Repairer 1

Grambling State University
Natchitoches, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2027

About this Job







Northwestern State University is currently accepting applications for the Maintenance Repairer 1 position. This role supports the daily grounds maintenance operations of the University's nearly 900-acre campus. The Maintenance Repairer 1 helps ensure that the campus environment remains clean, safe, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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:

  • Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing and trimming tasks
  • Maintain landscaped areas, including flower beds, shrub trimming, and minor tree trimming
  • Assist with basic irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs
  • Empty exterior trash receptacles and assist with litter removal across campus grounds, including fallen limb pickup
  • Operate tractors, mowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment for light grounds work
  • Assist with nuisance wildlife management activities when necessary
  • Perform pressure washing and other exterior cleaning as needed
  • Complete other outdoor maintenance and grounds duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

  • Appointment Type: Probational
  • Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana
  • Department: Physical Plant
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Antigone Speed, HR Specialist
speeda@nsula.edu


Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union, or email tix@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall, or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460), located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library, or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall, or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

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