Maintenance Repairer 2

Maintenance Repairer

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 Intelligent.com and BestColleges.com, 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. We are seeking a Maintenance Repairer to join the SoLAcc team. This position is responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, and upkeep of campus facilities and equipment. The Maintenance Repairer ensures that buildings, systems, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support the college's daily operations.

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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

• Services, repairs and maintains 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.

Physical Demands : 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.

Position Specific Details : Appointment Type : Probational Work Location : This position is domiciled on the New Iberia Campus. Benefits : 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.

How to Apply : No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete Contact Information : For further information about this vacancy contact Justin Hernandez SoLAcc Executive Director of Campus Operations & Institutional Services 337-521-8901 Justin.Hernandez@solacc.edu