Utility Repairman Convent, LA

St. James Parish Government is hiring a Utility Repairman I under the Operations Department.

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation tasks for the public Gas and Water Distribution System. It is classified as essential during declared emergencies or natural disasters. This is a non-exempt position, forty hours per week. The position is Safety Sensitive and subject to random drug testing as per the St. James Parish Government Employee Handbook. Individuals in this class can complete the majority of their work with a minimum amount of supervision.

• Performs maintenance, repairs, and installation tasks for the public gas and water distribution system.
• Reads and records current usage data from gas/water meters.
• Uses equipment or visually checks for gas and water leaks.
• May assist with the installation of wet taps on water and gas lines.
• Classifies, codes, and posts various information and data into computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or ability required. St. James Parish Government is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable