Maintenance Repairer 1-2 (Facilities)

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Repairer 1-2 is responsible for the maintenance of the facilities. All work must conform to Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East (SLFPA-E) policies and procedures, including accepted safety practices. Incumbent may receive job assignments and specific instructions from a foreman, leader, or other supervisor or agency official of a higher classification. This position performs at the experienced level. Tasks may be performed on site within Orleans, East Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes.

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.

Responsibilities

Assists by performing facility inspections and making repairs to buildings, grounds, out buildings, street lighting, mechanical repairs to all operational equipment, such as, a/c & heat systems and any other items needed for daily operational use.
Works with the a/c & heat system and performs the detailed daily routine of checking and making notes of all chillers, water towers and air handler units. Including all pumps for chilled water and cooling tower water, checking gauges for proper pressures and temperatures for optimum operational use.
Makes notes for records and making any adjustments as needed.
Performs monthly filter cleaning/changing and annual pm routines.
Includes maintenance on ice makers and shop equipment.
May provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance and quarterly inspections of flood control valves and completing valve maintenance inspection reports.
Exercises knowledge of plumbing code requirements, actuator operation to open and close valves, and use proper writing skills to document valve inspection.
Works with electrician department and assists in maintaining all equipment is in good working order, changing bulbs/ballasts and troubleshooting and makes the determination if it is safe to use.
Works on overhead lighting, street lighting, portable lighting (for emergencies), sea wall lighting and cross walk lighting.
Must be trained to operate a forklift and man lift properly.
In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.