What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repairer 1 position at University of LA - Lafayette?
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
New Iberia, LA
Classified
NIRC101626TFC1
University of LA - Lafayette
10/16/2026
10/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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 is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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
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