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Maintenance Repairer 1

University of LA - Lafayette
New Iberia, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Salary
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Location
New Iberia, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
NIRC070626TFC1
Department
University of LA - Lafayette
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job



The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life. We operate diversified animal housing systems include indoor/outdoor cages for housing small non-human primates in large family groups, outdoor corncrib/mini crib combinations for housing macaque and Cercopithecine species, and indoor single housing units for all non-human primate species.


We’re looking for a Maintenance Repairer 1 to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team. This position will provide essential support in maintaining and repairing campus facilities.

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:
In this role, you will:

  • Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks in one or more trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and masonry

  • Conduct routine inspections and basic repairs on facility structures, fixtures, and equipment

  • Operate tools and equipment appropriate for building and equipment maintenance.

  • Assist higher-level maintenance staff in more complex repairs and renovations.

  • Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of campus infrastructure.

  • Respond to maintenance work orders and document completed work


Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center
Compensation: Minimum hourly rate $17.18


How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score 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.

  • 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
faye.cormier@louisiana.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources


Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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

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