Maintenance Repairer Master

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LSU Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Repairer Master for its Facility Services department. The position performs advanced, skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple trades to help ensure campus facilities and systems operate safely and efficiently.

The role involves troubleshooting and repairing campus water systems and related equipment, diagnosing equipment breakdowns, overseeing shop maintenance personnel, fabricating or machining parts for equipment installations, coordinating with contractors, and checking that appropriate materials are available to complete work. The appointment may be probational or promotional. The schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair the campus-wide water system, including circulation pumps, hot water heaters, toilets, urinals, sinks, water fountains, irrigation systems, and drain lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, determine their causes, and assess the extent of repairs needed.
• Oversee work assigned to personnel in the shop maintenance area, providing guidance, supplies, and leadership to help projects meet deadlines.
• Develop braces or brackets as needed by machining or welding parts used to install fans, pumps, or other equipment.
• Work with contractual employees, such as plumbers and roofers, to inspect and approve contractor work.
• Survey work being performed to ensure sufficient and appropriate materials are available for completion.

What This Job Offers

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