Maintenance Repairer 1-2 (Floodgate)

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency whose 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. SLFPA-E works with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects to reduce flood risk. This role is crucial for protecting residents of the east bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and the east bank of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water, and river flooding. In emergencies, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty as required, remaining on duty until released by the Appointing Authority. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Superintendent, Facilities Maintenance Manager A, B or C, or the Maintenance Director.

Requirements

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.
Must be on call for emergencies and report for duty if so required, remaining on duty until released by the Appointing Authority.
Must be able to perform other duties as necessary, including emergency/disaster support activities by being on 24-hour call.
Required to report to work and remain there in case of emergency (hurricanes, storms, or other conditions, which could lead to flooding) until such emergency has subsided and employees are released through orders of the Regional Director.

Responsibilities

Ensure operational ability of each floodgate, including regular inspections.
Ensure locking devices are properly lubricated.
Ensure all painted surfaces are free of rust.
Ensure gate sills are in working condition for emergency closings.
Ensure operational ability of all flood valves.
Ensure all gate seals for wear and adjustment.
Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties.
Assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers, and any other assigned duties.
Provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and quarterly inspection of flood control valves.
Assist with completing valve maintenance inspection reports.
Exercise knowledge of plumbing code requirements and actuator operation to open and close valves.
Use proper writing skills to document valve inspection.
Coordinate work assignments and training for staff, such as Maintenance Repairer I's, Trades Apprentices, and Laborers, assigned to the Maintenance Division.
Place and remove stop logs during high water emergencies.
Make, place, and remove sandbags whenever needed.
Place and remove barricades and traffic cones.