MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1/2

About the Department

MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1-2/ WADDILL REFUGE

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.

This position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the 250-acre Waddill Refuge and all facilities under the supervision of the Office of Wildlife. Duties include maintaining the rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges, as well as refuge ponds and other grounds. Because the refuge is a high-use public recreation area, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the property, facilities, and amenities are safe, functional, and well maintained for public use.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

Buildings and grounds maintenance

• General repairs, i.e. power washing, painting, etc.
• General upkeep of grounds of complex i.e. mow, trim, edging and landscaping.
• Maintain trails, boardwalks, ponds and other access features.
• Repair limestone roads using tractors or other heavy equipment.
• Maintain and performs minor repairs to HVAC in all facilities.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs to plumbing in all facilities and grounds.
• Perform boundary line demarcations as needed and posting of entrance signs.
• Handling of work orders/requests by hunter education staff for facility-related items.
• Assist with maintenance at other facilities as requested by supervisor.

• Responsible for safety related tasks for building/site compliance, including but not limited to building inspections, preventive maintenance compliance, hazard mitigation, and upkeep of first aid and spill kits on the property.

Range management

• Maintains grounds adjacent to ranges.
• Maintains air rifle range, archery range, and shotgun range to ensure safe use by the public.
• Repairs and replaces targets on shooting and archery ranges.
• Maintains and repairs clay target throwers.
• Maintains shooting tables and covers.
• Collects brass from ranges and disposes accordingly.

Position-Specific Details:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG)and may be filled as a MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1-2. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

This position may be filled as:
 ·       Probational appointment 
 ·       Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees) 

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.

This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Work Schedule is 7:00 am-3:30 pm with overtime as necessary. A valid LA drivers license is required.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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.
 
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
 
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Contact Information:

Gertrude Triplett

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

[email protected]

Benefits

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm