Maintenance Repairer Master
Job Location:
Cameron, TX - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisianas wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
MAINTENANCE REPAIRER MASTER
Highlight Your Experience: Be sure to include complete and detailed information about your relevant education and work experience. Resumes may be included as supplemental information but cannot replace the required application sections. Incomplete applications may not be considered.The incumbent performs skilled and semi-skilled work at the 70000-acre Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in coastal southwest Louisiana. The refuge encompasses more than 200 miles of waterways approximately 150 miles of maintained levees 12 buildings of varying sizes and over 50 water-control structures.
The position also requires the incumbent to perform duties at other Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries properties including the 70000-acre White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish. WLCA includes 7 buildings 5 pumping stations and annual maintenance and installation of 14 duck blinds.
- Minimum Qualifications
- One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Three years of experience or training in the building construction trades building maintenance maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction construction technology or engineering plus one year of experience in the building construction trades building maintenance maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
Twelve semester hours in construction management construction technology or engineering or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades building maintenance maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment or park operations and grounds maintenance. - 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
The work is performed in a coastal environment where mosquitoes and other biting insects are common. The areas unique climatic conditions and semi-fluid soils create physically demanding working conditions. The incumbent is regularly required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds and the position periodically requires crouching and crawling as well as sustained physical exertion and endurance beyond ordinary levels.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- New construction including general carpentry for docks stairs walkways outbuildings etc.
- Performs general repairs maintenance on buildings outbuildings and other facilities including drywall repair and painting minor roof repair replacing windows and screens etc.
- Performs plumbing electrical and HVAC maintenance repairs and installation to support refuge facilities and water management infrastructure
- Welding and metal fabrication to repair and construct equipment and infrastructure such as traps brackets frames and other custom metal components
- Grounds maintenance including operation of tractors and rotary cutters (bush hogs) to mow and maintain facility grounds rights-of-way levees and other designated areas to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Other duties as assigned such as assisting with the seining and management of fish ponds and participating in public outreach educational programs and special events
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
This position will be domiciled in Cameron Parish.
Appointment Type: Job appointment probational appointment promotional or detail to special duty.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
PLEASE NOTE: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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or masters 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 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 LouisDepartment of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898
