State of Louisiana
Salary:
$19.67 - $35.40 Hourly Location :
St. Gabriel, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
413-26-003 Department:
DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Opening Date:
01/12/2026 Closing Date:
1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety,
working in a correctional facility
where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
This position repairs and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities. Why work for DOC?
Culture
:
DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth
:
Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. Benefits
:
DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's
MAY
be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC
, our facilities, and our mission. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR
Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR
Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Makes minor repairs to navigational locks such as replacing hydraulic hoses. Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment including tune-ups, replacement and adjustment of worn or damaged parts, (carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, brake linings/pads, etc.) and limited dis-assembly of major components (engines, transmissions, final drives, etc.) to determine the extent of damage and repairs necessary. Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type : CLASSIFIED WAE
This position is a 'when actually employed' (WAE) position without benefits. Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Other Important Information
:
IMPORTANT:
In the supplemental questions section,
applicants must authorize
the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
This is a 24-hour facility. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy , click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Resumes will not be accepted
in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click
HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy contact:
Hilary Dugar
Human Resources Department
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Ph: (225) 319-4128
Fax: (225) 319-4592 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave
- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?
Yes No
02
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present. No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.
03
How did you hear about this position?
Civil Service Website or social media Recruitment Event Newspaper Ad DOC Website DOC Employee Referral LinkedIn Indeed ZipRecruiter Glassdoor Monster Facebook/Instragram Twitter Other
Required Question
$19.67 - $35.40 Hourly Location :
St. Gabriel, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
413-26-003 Department:
DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Opening Date:
01/12/2026 Closing Date:
1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety,
working in a correctional facility
where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
This position repairs and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities. Why work for DOC?
Culture
:
DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth
:
Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. Benefits
:
DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's
MAY
be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC
, our facilities, and our mission. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR
Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR
Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Makes minor repairs to navigational locks such as replacing hydraulic hoses. Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment including tune-ups, replacement and adjustment of worn or damaged parts, (carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, brake linings/pads, etc.) and limited dis-assembly of major components (engines, transmissions, final drives, etc.) to determine the extent of damage and repairs necessary. Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type : CLASSIFIED WAE
This position is a 'when actually employed' (WAE) position without benefits. Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Other Important Information
:
IMPORTANT:
In the supplemental questions section,
applicants must authorize
the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
This is a 24-hour facility. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy , click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Resumes will not be accepted
in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click
HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy contact:
Hilary Dugar
Human Resources Department
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Ph: (225) 319-4128
Fax: (225) 319-4592 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave
- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?
Yes No
02
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present. No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.
03
How did you hear about this position?
Civil Service Website or social media Recruitment Event Newspaper Ad DOC Website DOC Employee Referral LinkedIn Indeed ZipRecruiter Glassdoor Monster Facebook/Instragram Twitter Other
Required Question