LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:  
 
This position is located at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, LA.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

This position is in a Career Progression Group up to a Maintenance Repairer 2. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Maintenance Repairer 1 or 2 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clicking here, for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

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.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. 
 
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3^rd Street 
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

Function of Work:
To make minor repairs to buildings, facilities, grounds, navigational locks, and light equipment/appliances or to perform general maintenance on marine vessels and all related facilities.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from a Maintenance Foreman, supervisor, or administrator of higher level.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
All state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from laborer, grounds maintenance, and custodial jobs by performance of a wide range of basic maintenance and repair responsibilities.

Differs from other maintenance jobs by limitation to basic or minor repairs to buildings, facilities, light equipment, or marine vessels.

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance/physical/ custodial/clerical tasks to include conducting repairs and preventive maintenance to state park facilities, operating and repairing equipment and performing grounds maintenance, collecting litter and emptying the trash containers, training volunteers and new employees, cleaning various park buildings.
 

25%     Preventive Maintenance

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of site's equipment including plumbing, wood repair and changing breakers and power receptacles. Performs maintenance of facilities, grounds and support facilities.

• Makes general repairs to buildings' interiors and exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning, heating, systems, and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting tasks.

• Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment including tune-ups, replaces and adjusts worn or damaged parts and assembles major components to determine the extent of damage and repairs necessary. Makes limited repairs to appliances, replaces parts and makes adjustments, etc.

• Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance a wide variety of hand-held equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, etc.

• Repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, and roofs. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks. 
  
  

25%     Equipment Operation and Control

• Operates large equipment, vehicles, utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, front-end mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, blowers, manual pumps, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, lawnmowers, trimmers and chainsaw to carry out maintenance of the grounds and nature trail.

• Properly uses tools ranging from common hand and blower tools such as hammers, hoists, drills, and wrenches, to precision measurements and electronic testing devices.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.

• Utilizes attachments such as sweeper, loader fork, and front loader.

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. Estimate repair costs.

• Performs periodic safety checks to ensure a safe and clean environment and to eliminate hazards.
  
  

• Maintains grounds in a clean and orderly manner to include mowing, and trimming. Trim tree branches.

• Performs general road maintenance tasks
  
  

10%     Maintaining Cleanliness

• Cleans interior and exterior of facilities at site. Stocks site buildings with cleaning and household supplies.

• Sweeps, mops, and washes site facilities; removes trash. Cleans furniture. Collects litter and debris.

• Cleans site grounds and facilities, RV and beach camping sites including tables and grills.
  
  

10%     Water Management

• Retains current training and certifications to meet state requirements to maintain mandatory wastewater treatment facility and equipment.

• Performs routine, daily, weekly, and monthly checks and inspections of wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection lines, effluent lines, and lift stations as required.

• Maintains proper records as required.
• Maintains public water systems to include, but not limited to, public community water supply systems.

• Repairs equipment and supply line as situations dictate.
  
  

10%     Administrative Support/Training

• Collects fees from visitors. Answers telephone inquiries. Provides information and answers inquiries for site guests. Operates the program used to process park visitors.
• Follow purchasing procedures and maintain required records.
• Provides training to volunteers and new employees on proper operation of equipment and cleaning.

Performs other related duties as assigned and performs customer service to a high degree of excellence.