MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1

At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.

The Maintenance Department has a vacancy for a Maintenance Repairer 1 position. This position is to make minor repairs to buildings, facilities, grounds, locks, light equipment, appliances, or to perform general maintenance in other shop areas in the maintenance in other shop areas in the maintenance department and throughout the campus.

One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Six 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 1 will:

• Makes repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment. • Provide basic maintenance skills to the plumber, carpenter, painter, electrician, HVAC, and automotive shops. • Replaces and adjusts worn or damaged belts, plugs, fuses, hoses, etc. • Checks for safety and maintenance of various small engines. • Performs routine automotive preventive maintenance to cars, vans, trucks, forklifts, etc. • Performs other duties assigned by the foreman, superintendent, or director.

Position-Specific Details :

Location and Work Schedule : Maintenance Department

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 - 11:30 AM

Appointment Type : This vacancy is being announced as a classified position. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime can be mandatory.

Because this position involves safety and security sensitive responsibilities, including the operation and maintenance of public vehicles and multiple types of equipment, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including a criminal history review, and will also be subject to drug/alcohol testing upon hire and on a random basis throughout employment. This position involves the operation and maintenance of public vehicles and may require possessing a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.