Maintenance Repairer 2 - Wae
About The Position
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Repairer to join our team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety, functionality, and daily operations of our facility. We are looking for a motivated individual with hands-on experience in general maintenance, repairs, and facility upkeep who is ready to contribute to a mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.
- Applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Responsibilities
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance on navigational locks, including replacing hydraulic hoses, inspecting components for wear, and ensuring proper operation to support safe and efficient facility functions.
- Maintains and repairs a wide range of motorized equipment, conducting tasks such as tune-ups, troubleshooting mechanical issues, replacing or adjusting worn or damaged parts (carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, brake linings/pads, etc.), and performing limited disassembly of major components (engines, transmissions, final drives) to assess damage and determine required repairs.
- Executes general building and facility repairs, including work on interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, HVAC systems, and related mechanical components.
- Duties may involve plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and other trades necessary to maintain a safe, functional, and well-operating correctional environment.
Benefits
- a defined benefit pension plan
- health insurance that is also available post retirement
- at least 10 paid holidays
- sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
- paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
- a deferred compensation plan
- a flexible benefits plan
- alternate work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
