Maintenance Repairer 1-2

State of Louisiana•Mandeville, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Parks (OSP) position is located at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. The role 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 is a 40-hour-per-week rotating schedule. State parks are open year-round, so the schedule may include weekends and holidays to ensure 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; alternatively, six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or a combination of these courses.
Ability to work a rotating schedule of 40 hours per week, which 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 and exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioners, heating systems, and related systems, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting work.
Maintain and repair motorized equipment, including performing tune-ups, replacing or adjusting worn or damaged parts, and assembling major components to determine damage and necessary repairs.
Operate and perform safety and maintenance checks on handheld equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, and other equipment.
Repair and treat structures and surfaces such as 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 work to maintain clean and sanitary facilities, including cabins, meeting rooms, and pavilions; tasks may include sweeping, mopping, removing trash and linens, and cleaning picnic tables, fire rings, and porches.
Maintain grounds and trails, including trimming trees, clearing dead trees or branches, welding, fertilizing, and road maintenance.
Drive around the park during daily shifts and travel to other state parks when needed for staffing or events.