MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2- ROCKEFELLER Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5019339) Apply  MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2- ROCKEFELLER Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Cameron, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 513-211107-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife Opening Date 07/25/2025 Closing Date 8/2/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness. MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2 / ROCKEFELLER REFUGE The position is responsible for maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment throughout the 76,000-acre Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. The Rockefeller complex consists of 12 buildings. Additionally, the Refuge has 15 wetlands management units ranging in size from 80 to over 7,000 acres, 8 large diesel pumps housed in individual sheds, 45 water control structures, 250 miles of levee systems and 24 miles of roads. Inventory of equipment and expendable materials are valued at $3.7 million and facilities at over $40 million. The refuge is one of the most important waterfowl wintering areas in the United States. The Refuge functions as a national laboratory for research on marsh management, plant ecology, fisheries, and wildlife. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128640) . Job Duties and Other Information JOB DUTIES + The Maintenance Repairer will be responsible for mowing & landscaping grounds and department properties + Repairing walkways + Weekly trash collection in public recreational areas + Maintenance of workshops, labs, offices, storage buildings, various water vessels, lawnmowers, tractors, engines + Minor repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS: This position will be domiciled in Cameron Parish. This position may be filled as: · Job appointment · Probational appointment · Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees) · Detail to special duty If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected. 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. 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 that requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s 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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf(Download 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 Louis Department of Wildlife & Fisheries-Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 clouis@wlf.la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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