What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repairer 1 - Maintenance Repairer Master (CPG) position at SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East?
About this Job
Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes.
We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The incumbent in this position performs advanced level responsibilities in the Permanent Canal Closure and Pumps (PCCP) division of the of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East. The incumbent will report directly to the Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager - A Controls Division, will perform daily preventive maintenance duties and inspections at London Ave., Orleans Ave., and 17th St. Canal Pump Stations, and regardless of level within this CPG, will be trained as a Pump Station Operator.
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:
ALL LEVELS:
Serves as pump station operator and shall be responsible for the operation, repair, and rehabilitation of all station storm pumping operation equipment and its accessories.Ensure all painted surfaces are free of rust by removing rust, priming, and painting. Ensure gate structures, controls, and operating equipment are all in working condition. Ensure operational ability of valves, pumps, and motors.
- Ensure that all components necessary for the operational and functional ability of the pump stations are in good working condition
- Maintain and make repairs to mechanical and/or electrical equipment on all navigational flood gates, structures, and movable bridges. Maintain generators, pumps, hydraulics, and gears used to operate the floodgates and perform repairs as required. Inspect and operate floodgates, generators, and bridges, and check for operational deficiencies. Perform maintenance on all equipment assigned for their usage.
- Operate small marine craft for carrying out maintenance and inspections.
- Participate in the painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repairs, and electrical work to SLFPA-E’s buildings and equipment.
- Participate in the daily housekeeping of the facilities, including sweeping, pressure washing, and collection and removal of accumulated trash and storm debris.
- (MRM level) Inspects and approves the work of MR1’s and MR2’s and provides guidance for subordinates as directed. •
- Requisition supplies and materials as needed.
- (MR1 & MR2 levels) Takes direction from MRM or higher level within the chain of command and performs work in accordance with all proper safety and technical standards.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group, it may be filled as a Maintenance Repairer 1, Maintenance Repairer 2, or Maintenance Repairer Master.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week); It offers a flexible work schedule of four (4) ten-hour days – Monday through Thursday
Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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:
Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-Eastscelestin@floodauthority.org
(504) 286-3112
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $2,978 - $5,360