Maintenance Repairer 1-2

State of Louisiana•Zwolle, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Parks (OSP) preserves and interprets natural areas, provides outdoor recreation opportunities, preserves and interprets historically and scientifically significant sites, and administers intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. This position is located at North Toledo Bend State Park in Zwolle, Louisiana. Its purpose is to maintain the quality, appearance, and safety of the park’s facilities and grounds. The Maintenance Repairer makes repairs to and maintains buildings, facilities, and equipment; helps ensure guest and staff safety; and assists with grounds upkeep, including mowing, pressure washing, and trail maintenance. The position may be filled as a Maintenance Repairer 1 or Maintenance Repairer 2. It is a 40-hour-per-week position with a rotating schedule to provide park coverage. The schedule may include weekends and holidays. Daily driving around the park is required, and travel to other state parks may be needed 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 40-hour-per-week schedule, 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, 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 assess damage and needed repairs.
Operate and check the safety and maintenance of 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 duties 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 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 when needed.