Maintenance Technician III - Vegetation

Maintenance Technician III (Vegetation) – Labor Grade 110 / Pay Range: $19.69 - $27.74

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician III works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor III. The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled work for general maintenance of parish facilities and special projects including public works projects that may use various types of parish equipment that require a Class B CDL. The work may be physically demanding in nature and sometimes involves the use of light mechanical equipment. This position differs from that of the Maintenance Technician II in the ability to operate a wider range of equipment, is more experienced, and has the ability to perform more skilled work.

MAJOR DUTIES

· Operates all pieces of mechanical equipment that Maintenance Technician I and II’s operate, all track style equipment, and long reach boom operated mowers

· Able to operate all pieces of parish mechanical equipment including all DOTD certified equipment which require a CDL - Class B

· Operates long reach boom and grapple trucks

· Depending on assignment, may operate and upkeep the pump station facilities monitoring waterway traffic

· Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as checking tires, gas, oil, and other lubricants; washing and cleaning; and ensures that equipment is in proper working condition

· Performs various maintenance activities in and around parish facilities on parish grounds including cleaning grounds, picking up trash, cutting grass, weed eating, trimming trees, pressure washing, painting, and making minor repairs of fences, tables, benches, sidewalks, etc.

· Performs tasks related to drainage and ditch maintenance including cutting and installing pipe, digging, and clearing ditches, and clearing storm debris

· Performs tasks related to road maintenance and repair including setting up barricades, lights, or flares at job sites; conducting traffic through job sites; patching asphalt, concrete, and gravel roads; loading and unloading trucks; spreading dirt and gravel; leveling earth to fine specification grades; and clearing roads of trash or debris

· Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent and (4) years related experience is required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· The incumbent is required to have a current, and the ability to maintain, state of Louisiana driver’s license.

· The incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and drug screens with random drug testing thereafter.

· This position is designated as an Emergency Essential Tier II position and a such is subject to mandatory recall to the traditional or emergency worksite. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary actions up to and include termination of employment.

· The incumbent must have a valid CDL Class B required initially and a continuing condition of employment.

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

• Health Insurance Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment (optional supplemental with AFLAC)
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and families
• 75% of Benefits Package is paid for by Ascension Parish Government
• $125 monthly APG contribution to Health Savings Account for every enrolled employee
• Parochial Employee Retirement System 457B Plan (optional supplemental retirement plan with Nationwide)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background Investigation
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.69 - $27.74 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 4x10

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28