Maintenance Repairer Master

State of Louisiana • Cameron, LA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) supports a strong work ethic and the use of good science, accurate information, and technology. The Office of Wildlife is dedicated to the wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats, and to increasing wildlife conservation awareness. This Maintenance Repairer Master position is located at the 70,000-acre Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in coastal southwest Louisiana, which includes over 200 miles of waterways, approximately 150 miles of maintained levees, 12 buildings of varying sizes, and over 50 water-control structures. The role also requires performing duties at other LDWF properties, including the 70,000-acre White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish, which has 7 buildings, 5 pumping stations, and requires annual maintenance and installation of 14 duck blinds. The work is performed in a coastal environment with common mosquitoes and other biting insects. The area's unique climatic conditions and semi-fluid soils create physically demanding working conditions. The incumbent is regularly required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds, and the position periodically requires crouching and crawling, as well as sustained physical exertion and endurance beyond ordinary levels.

Requirements

• Three years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance
• One year of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance

Responsibilities

• New construction, including general carpentry for docks, stairs, walkways, outbuildings, etc.
• Performs general repairs, maintenance, on buildings, outbuildings, and other facilities, including drywall repair and painting, minor roof repair, replacing windows and screens, etc.
• Performs plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance, repairs, and installation to support refuge facilities and water management infrastructure
• Welding and metal fabrication to repair and construct equipment and infrastructure, such as traps, brackets, frames, and other custom metal components
• Grounds maintenance, including operation of tractors and rotary cutters (bush hogs) to mow and maintain facility grounds, rights-of-way, levees, and other designated areas to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Other duties as assigned, such as assisting with the seining and management of fish ponds and participating in public outreach, educational programs, and special events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed