Maintenance Repairer - Repairer Master

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

The incumbent in this position performs advanced-level responsibilities in the Permanent Canal Closure and Pumps (PCCP) division of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East. The incumbent will report directly to the Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager - A Controls Division, will perform daily preventive maintenance duties and inspections at London Ave., Orleans Ave., and 17th St. Canal Pump Stations, and regardless of level within this CPG, will be trained as a Pump Station Operator.

Note: The incumbent is on a 24-hour call and will be required to report for work and remain there in case of emergency (hurricanes, storms, or other conditions which could lead to flooding) until such emergency subsides. During such time, the incumbent may be required to perform other duties or assignments as directed by a supervisor or higher-ranking personnel, including but not limited to working areas in and around the FPA-E’s jurisdiction such as at the Lake Borgne Barrier safe house, Franklin Facility, PCCP Stations, or operating floodgates for protection during a storm-related or emergency event.

Additional emergency-related duties may include placing and removing stop logs during high water, making of sandbags, placing and removing sandbags, and placing and removing barricades and traffic cones until such emergency has subsided and employees are released through orders of the Regional Director.

One year 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

Six 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.

• Serves as pump station operator and shall be responsible for the operation, repair, and rehabilitation of all station storm pumping operation equipment and its accessories.
• Ensure all painted surfaces are free of rust by removing rust, priming, and painting. Ensure gate structures, controls, and operating equipment are all in working condition. Ensure operational ability of valves, pumps, and motors.
• Ensure that all components necessary for the operational and functional ability of the pump stations are in good working condition.
• Maintain and make repairs to mechanical and/or electrical equipment on all navigational flood gates, structures, and movable bridges. Maintain generators, pumps, hydraulics, and gears used to operate the floodgates and perform repairs as required. Inspect and operate floodgates, generators, and bridges, and check for operational deficiencies. Perform maintenance on all equipment assigned for their usage.
• Operate small marine craft for carrying out maintenance and inspections.
• Participate in the painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repairs, and electrical work to SLFPA-E’s buildings and equipment.
• Participate in the daily housekeeping of the facilities, including sweeping, pressure washing, and collection and removal of accumulated trash and storm debris.

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week);
  It offers a flexible work schedule of four (4) ten-hour days – Monday through Thursday
• Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave.

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Shannon West
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
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