Maintenance Repairer 2 - Wae
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a skilled and motivated PART-TIME Maintenance Repairer to help keep the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center operating safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role where you will tackle a wide range of maintenance tasks that directly support the daily functioning of one of Louisiana’s largest correctional institutions. The Department of Corrections values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
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 on navigational locks, including replacing hydraulic hoses and assisting with routine maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Maintains and repairs a wide range of motorized equipment, conducting tune-ups, replacing or adjusting worn or damaged components (such as carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, and brake linings/pads), and performing limited disassembly of major systems—engines, transmissions, final drives—to assess damage and determine necessary repairs.
- Completes general building and facility repairs, including work on interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and structural components.
- Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on air-conditioning and heating systems, and carries out tasks in related trades such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical to support overall facility upkeep.
Benefits
- This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) part-time position without benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
