Maintenance Repair 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4810313) Apply  Maintenance Repair 2 Salary $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 205047 Department SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East Opening Date 01/30/2025 Closing Date 2/6/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events. The Maintenance Repairer—2 is responsible for maintaining the levee system, levee structures, floodgates, and floodwalls. All work must conform to Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) policies and procedures, including accepted safety practices. The incumbent may receive job assignments and specific instructions from a foreman, leader, or other supervisor or agency official of a higher classification. The position performs at the experienced level. Tasks may be performed at OLD headquarters or on-site within Orleans, East Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes. No Civil Service test score or assessmentis 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. * For further information about this vacancy contact: Sage Celestin Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East scelestin@floodauthority.org 504-286-3112 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Job Concepts Function of Work: To repair and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities. Level of Work: Experienced. Supervision Received: General from higher-level agency personnel. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: All state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from Maintenance Repairer 1 because of the expanded scope of journeyman repair work which includes installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment repairs, and repairs to marine vessels. Differs from other maintenance jobs by the broad spectrum of trades functions and by the absence of specialized tasks. Examples of Work Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 25% Ensure the operational ability of each floodgate. This inspection is performed regularly and will include the following: • Ensure locking devices are properly lubricated • Ensure all painted surfaces are free of rust • Ensure gate sills are in working condition for emergency closings • Ensure the operational ability of all flood valves • Ensure all gate seals for wear and adjustment 25% The incumbent will provide plumbing services, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and quarterly inspection of flood control valves, and assist with completing valve maintenance inspection reports. The employee will exercise knowledge of plumbing code requirements and actuator operation to open and close valves and use proper writing skills to document valve inspection. 25% Provides carpentry, concrete, and masonry services in repairing and maintaining concrete floodwalls and metal sheet pile walls. May be responsible for levee repair work including signage replacement, ramp improvements, repairing burrowing holes, trash pick-ups along the system, and other duties that are assigned to the special projects crew. 10% Incumbent will coordinate work assignments and training for the staff, i.e., Maintenance Repairer 1’s, Trades Apprentices, Laborers, assigned to the Maintenance Division. 10% Perform general repairs to SLFPAE facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, flooring, mechanical, painting and other related fields. 5% Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties and will assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers and any other duties assigned during emergency situations. The incumbent will perform any and all other duties as required or assigned by other higher-ranking supervisors, directors or administrative personnel. NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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