Maintenance Repairer 2 - Rockefeller

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MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 / ROCKEFELLER REFUGE

The position is responsible for maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment throughout the 76,000-acre Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge.  The Rockefeller complex consists of 12 buildings.  Additionally, the Refuge has 15 wetlands management units ranging in size from 80 to over 7,000 acres, 8 large diesel pumps housed in individual sheds, 45 water control structures, 250 miles of levee systems and 24 miles of roads.  Inventory of equipment and expendable materials are valued at $3.7 million and facilities at over $40 million.  The refuge is one of the most important waterfowl wintering areas in the United States. The Refuge functions as a national laboratory for research on marsh management, plant ecology, fisheries, and wildlife.

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

• The Maintenance Repairer will be responsible for mowing & landscaping grounds and department properties 
• Repairing walkways
• Weekly trash collection in public recreational areas
• Maintenance of workshops, labs, offices, storage buildings, various water vessels, lawnmowers, tractors, engines
• Minor repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Location: This position will be domiciled in Cameron Parish. 
Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational, promotion or detail to special duty.  

If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected. 

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.

If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
 
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA  70898

clouis@wlf.la.gov