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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Maintenance Repairer 1 - Maintenance Repairer Master in New Orleans, Louisiana
Maintenance Repairer 1 - Maintenance Repairer Master
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Maintenance Repairer 1 - Maintenance Repairer Master
Salary
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
219550
Department
SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date
04/02/2026
Closing Date
4/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational, and financial 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.
About this position
The incumbent in this position performs advanced-level responsibilities in the Permanent Canal Closure and Pumps (PCCP) division 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.
NOTE:
The incumbent is on a 24-hour call and will be required to report for work and remain there in case of emergency (hurricanes, storms, or other conditions which could lead to flooding) until such emergency subsides. During such time, the incumbent may be required to perform other duties or assignments as directed by a supervisor or higher-ranking personnel, including but not limited to working areas in and around the FPA-E’s jurisdiction, such as at the Lake Borgne Barrier safe house, Franklin Facility, PCCP Stations, or operating floodgates for protection during a storm-related or emergency event. Additional emergency-related duties may include placing and removing stop logs during high water, making sandbags, placing and removing sandbags, and placing and removing barricades and traffic cones until such emergency has subsided, and employees are released through orders of the Regional Director.
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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128650) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
*ResumesWILL NOTbe 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:
Celeste Wertz
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
cwertz@floodauthority.org (swest@floodauthority.org)
(504) 286-3237
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) 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
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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