Maintenance Repairer 1-2

State of Louisiana•Madisonville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves Louisiana citizens and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas and sites of historical and scientific importance, providing outdoor recreation opportunities, and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. This position is located at Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville, Louisiana. It maintains the quality, appearance, and safety of park facilities and grounds by repairing and maintaining buildings, facilities, and equipment; helping ensure the safety of guests and staff; and assisting with grounds work such as mowing, pressure washing, and trail maintenance. The position may be filled at the Maintenance Repairer 1 or Maintenance Repairer 2 level. It works a rotating schedule of 40 hours per week, potentially including weekends and holidays, to provide park coverage. Driving around the park is part of the daily shift, and travel to other state parks may be required to assist with staffing or events. A state vehicle is available for use while on duty.

Requirements

One year of experience or training in 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 a combination of these courses.
Ability to work a rotating 40-hour-per-week schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to drive around the park as part of the daily shift; travel to other state parks may be required.

Responsibilities

Make general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioners, heating systems, and related areas including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and painting.
Maintain and repair motorized equipment, including performing tune-ups, replacing or adjusting worn or damaged parts, and assembling major components to assess damage and needed repairs.
Operate and conduct safety and maintenance checks on hand-held equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, and other equipment.
Repair and treat structures and surfaces, including floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets.
Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments to locks on doors, cabinets, desks, and closets.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines, building systems, and buildings.
Operate large equipment, including vehicles, utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, front-end mowers, skid steers, chippers, and tractors.
Assist with custodial duties to keep facilities clean and sanitary, including cabins, meeting rooms, and pavilions; tasks may include sweeping, mopping, removing trash and linens, and cleaning picnic tables, fire rings, and porches.
Maintain park grounds and trails, including trimming trees, clearing dead trees or branches, welding, fertilizing, and road maintenance.
Drive around the park during the daily shift and travel to other state parks for staffing or events as needed.