Louisiana
MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 - WAE
Louisiana, Fort Saint Michael (historical), Alaska, United States
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.
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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
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&CI‑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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Contact Information Hilary Dugar
Human Resources Department
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Ph: (225) 319-4128
Fax: (225) 319-4592
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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.
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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
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&CI‑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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Contact Information Hilary Dugar
Human Resources Department
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Ph: (225) 319-4128
Fax: (225) 319-4592
#J-18808-Ljbffr