Posting number: 226419
Department: Port of South Louisiana
Job classification: MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Trades, Construction Trades
The Port of South Louisiana’s mission is to serve the maritime transportation needs of resident industry; assist resident industry in developing maritime and industrial facilities; encourage foreign and domestic investment within the River Parishes Region and Louisiana; and attract foreign and domestic cargo to the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal.
This hands-on position performs routine maintenance and repair work supporting the safe operation and upkeep of Port facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment. Success requires practical repair skills, safe operation of tools and equipment, dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to address varied maintenance needs. The position offers the opportunity to perform a broad range of work that directly supports the Port’s facilities and operations.
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:
Building, Facility & Furniture Maintenance: Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, including plumbing, carpentry, welding, electrical (e.g., replace lighting ballasts, light switches, and outlets), mechanical, and painting; operate hand tools and power equipment (e.g., electric drill, pressure washer, skill saw, table saw, and chain saw); assemble and maintain furniture and new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions; and assist with general repairs to maintain the structural integrity and functionality of Port facilities.
Equipment Maintenance: Repair and maintain lawn care equipment (e.g., weed eaters, small engines, and mowers) and perform routine minor vehicle maintenance (e.g., tire repair, replacing wiper blades, and air filters) according to manufacturer's instructions.
Grounds & Facility Upkeep: Perform grounds maintenance and general facility upkeep, including mowing grass with a zero-turn mower, shoveling, and maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Port grounds and facilities.
Operating Equipment: Operate a tractor with a bush hog with flex wing rotary cutter, a tractor with a spread box blade, a forklift, and a rubber tire backhoe with a loader bucket and a digging bucket.
General & Administrative Support: Operate office equipment including computer, printer, and scanner as needed to support departmental functions; and perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lisa French
Port of South Louisiana
lfrench@portsl.com
678-640-6438
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