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MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $73,632/yr($40,920/yr$73,632/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 224288

Department: Southern University-Baton Rouge

Job classification: MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous, Maintenance

Summary



The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

The Residential Life & Housing department is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 to join our team to ensure campus facilities are in working order. 

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; 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties
  • Electrical: Maintain and repair electrical systems of proper volts. Installs, alter, maintain and repair wiring systems, electric clocks, floodlights, electrical stoves, and electrical fixtures and equipment. Maintains and replace electric motors, troubleshoots required.
  • Painting: Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint. Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when project is complete. Clean and maintain equipment.
  • Carpenter: Perform all repairs that are related to carpentry to include framing, finishing, cabinetry, paneling, wallboard, glass repair, lock and installation, door and drapery rod repair and replacements. Flood and tile repairs and concrete patch. Install floor tiles, ceiling tiles, paneling, and wallboard. Repair damaged screens and windows.
  • Plumbing: Installs, alter and maintain and repairs water and sewer lines, lavatories commodes, gas and steam lines as required in residence halls/university apartments. Repairs old plumbing fixtures and pipelines; renew washers and vales; clean open lines as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The beginning salary is $19.67/hourly


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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.
  
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information: 

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-771-2680
Fax: 225-771-5617

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.  T

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