Maintenance Repairer

Job no: 495426
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: New Iberia, LA, Morgan City, LA
Categories: Facilities, Maintenance of Physical Plant

South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte. The college serves approximately 12,000 students annually and offers an array of academic programs. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and industry-based certifications. The college was recognized as the “Best Community College in Louisiana” for 2023 by  and , trusted resources for college rankings and higher education planning.

The mission of South Louisiana Community College is to transform and enrich the lives of individuals and communities. SoLAcc commits to providing skills and knowledge through a dynamic learning environment where students realize their potential, compete in today’s global economy and perpetuate to solve the complex problems of tomorrow.

The Maintenance Repairer 2 performs general repairs, upgrades and maintenance to all equipment and building systems associated with the physical plant.

Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; 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.

• Service, repairs and maintain all equipment as assigned or in accordance with preventative maintenance program.
• Performs major repairs, safety inspections, and upgrades to a variety of building systems as assigned.
• Troubleshoots any equipment issues and determines the best course of action for completing the repair.
• Keeps records of all work and preventative maintenance tasks as directed.
• Performs grounds upkeep and other general duties to ensure that all facilities are presentable and in line with departmental standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Learned physical skill is required for proper safe lifting and material handling techniques. Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment and material (70+) lbs.

Must have the ability to drive and operate a truck, forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.

• Appointment Type:
  Probational
• Work Location:
  
  This position is domiciled on the New Iberia Campus.

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen are required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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