What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repairer 1 position at State of Louisiana?
As a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity and scholarship, public service, and workforce/economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging environment within a safe and supportive, diverse community of learners.
Louisiana Tech University is looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Repairer 1 to join the Physical Plant team! Our Physical Plant crew is dedicated to keeping campus academic buildings, classrooms, research labs, and administrative spaces running smoothly. Your work directly ensures that our students and faculty have top-tier, comfortable learning environments every single day.
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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information:
- Performs general maintenance on campus buildings.
- Performs all assignments related to work as assigned by Supervisor.
- Cleans and replaces filters on air conditioners.
- Replaces ceiling tiles, window screens; caulk doors and windows.
- Replaces and installs hinges, knobs, doors, window blinds, etc.
- Makes limited repairs to cleaning equipment.
- Climbs ladders to replace light bulbs and clean out and replace light fixtures.
- Performs minor painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
- Assists in spraying for pests in campus facilities.
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary Appointment.
Location: Louisiana Tech University, Physical Plant-Ruston, LA
Work Schedule: The typical work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4pm. May be required to work some overtime, weekends, or holidays.
Hourly Rate: $17.18
Benefits: Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
* 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.
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Contact Information:
Louisiana Tech University, Office of Human Resources
P.O. Box 3173
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318-257-2235
Fax: 318-257-2482
Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.