MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 - WAE
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 413-26-099
Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Job classification: MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Corrections, Trades, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance
Summary
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a skilled and motivated PART-TIME Maintenance Repairer to help keep our facility operating safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you’ll tackle a wide range of maintenance tasks that directly support the daily functioning of one of Louisiana’s largest correctional institutions. If you’re a dependable problem-solver who takes pride in quality workmanship, we’d be excited to have you on our team.
- Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
- Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
Examples of duties
Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; ORCompletion 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.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:
- Performs minor repairs on navigational locks, including replacing hydraulic hoses and assisting with routine maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Maintains and repairs a wide range of motorized equipment, conducting tune-ups, replacing or adjusting worn or damaged components (such as carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, and brake linings/pads), and performing limited disassembly of major systems—engines, transmissions, final drives—to assess damage and determine necessary repairs.
- Completes general building and facility repairs, including work on interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and structural components. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on air-conditioning and heating systems, and carries out tasks in related trades such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical to support overall facility upkeep.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: CLASSIFIED WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12 month period.
- This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) part-time position without benefits.
Other Important Information:
- IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check refe
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