Trades Apprentice – Maintenance Repairer 2
Trades Apprentice – Maintenance Repairer 2Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4710058) ApplyTrades Apprentice – Maintenance Repairer 2Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 MonthlyLocation New Orleans, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number201906DepartmentSE LA Flood Protection Auth-EastOpening Date10/28/2024Closing Date11/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThe Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from storm surge caused by natural weather events.The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Maintenance Regional Director, the Facilities Maintenance Manager A, the Maintenance Superintendent, Master HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, the Electrician Specialist Foreman and the Plumber/Pipefitter Master.NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Trades Apprentice – Maintenance Repairer 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.The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:Trades Apprentice (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=129810) Maintenance Repairer 1Maintenance Repairer 2 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128640) 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.Resumes WILL NOT be 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:Sage Celestin504-286-3112swest@floodauthority.orgMinimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:No experience or training is required.NOTE:Trades: Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Cement Finisher, Electrician, Instrument Technician, Insulator, Locksmith, Machinist, Mechanic, Painter, Pile driver, Plasterer, Plumber, Refrigeration and HVAC Mechanics, Rigger, Roofer, Sign Painter, Operating Engineers, Sheet Metalworker, Pipefitter/Steamfitter, Upholsterer, General Mechanical Maintenance jobs and Welder.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To assist a journeyman level tradesman and to learn the trade by on-the-job training or formal instruction as prescribed by the employing agency.Level of Work:Entry.Supervision Received:Close from a journeyman level tradesman or assigned instructor.Supervision Exercised:None.Location of Work:May be used by all agencies; statewide.Job Distinctions:Differs from other entry or basic maintenance jobs by the performance of work directly subordinate to skilled tradesmen with the goal of preparing the incumbent for journeyman level status.Differs from the journeyman level because it does not independently perform journeyman work in any trade.Examples of WorkThe incumbent will perform the following duties:25% -Assists by performing facility inspections and making repairs to buildings, grounds, out buildings, street lighting, mechanical repairs to all operational equipment, such as, a/c & heat systems and any other items needed for daily operational use.25% The incumbent will work with the a/c & heat system and perform the detailed daily routine of checking and making notes of all chillers, water towers and air handler units. Including all pumps for chilled water and cooling tower water, checking gauges for proper pressures and temperatures for optimum operational use. Making notes for records and making any adjustments as needed. Performing monthly filter cleaning/changing and annual pm routines. Includes maintenance on ice makers and shop equipment.15% The incumbent may provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance and quarterly inspections of flood control valves and completing valve maintenance inspection reports. Will exercise knowledge of plumbing code requirements, actuator operation to open and close valves, and use proper writing skills to document valve inspection.15% The incumbent will work with electrician department and assist in maintaining all equipment is in good working order, changing bulbs/ballasts and troubleshooting and make the determination if it is safe to use. Will work on overhead lighting, street lighting, portable lighting (for emergencies), sea wall lighting and cross walk lighting. Must be trained to operate a forklift and man lift properly.10% The incumbent will be able to perform general maintenance repairs such as changing door knobs, broken glass repair, adjusting door closers, repairs to file cabinets and desks. Must have some painting skills for small jobs and floor repairs and may assist with painting graffiti on the floodwalls.5% Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties and will assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers and any other duties assigned during emergency situations.5% The incumbent will keep records of facility routines/problems and report them to supervisors as soon as possible. The incumbent will perform any and all other duties as required or assigned by other higher-ranking supervisors, directors or administrative personnel.NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding.In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing AuthorityLouisiana 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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/YourRetirementSystem.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
AgencyState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email