MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN (2260)



Job Details

MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN (2260)
Employer

Jefferson Parish

Salary

$23,180.00 Annually

Location

East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2260-11R

Department

Parish-Wide

Opening Date

10/06/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT, ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, AND TWO (2) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

This employment list may also be used for FUTURE East & West Jefferson vacancies in various Departments. 

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment. Position is responsible for maintaining equipment, buildings, ordering supplies and maintaining records of materials. Employee will perform maintenance and repair work in and around assigned buildings such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, minor electrical and/or heating and ground maintenance using standard hand and electric tools. Must perform work in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to all safety and work rules.  This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.  Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

NOTE - The current vacancy in Fleet Management requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a Class D license, thus possession of a valid Class D driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference for that vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Possession of at least two (2) years of verifiable, paid work experience utilizing at least two of the following trades -- painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical or heating/air-conditioning.

Completion of trade school in a curriculum relevant to the work to be performed may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
 
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
 
JOB POSTING NO. 2260-11R
DATE: 9/14/2007
AMENDED: 01/17/14
REOPENED: 10/06/17

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.


A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.


Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check “yes” to show that you have read and understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No
02
How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of painting?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
03
How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of carpentry?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
04
How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of plumbing?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
05
How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of electrical work?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
06
How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of mechanical work?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
07
How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of heating/air-conditioning?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
08
Please provide a description for ALL of the trades you have verifiable, paid work experience in (painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and heating/air-conditioning). This description must include job title(s), name of employer(s), dates of employment and job duties. Failure to answer this question in full could result in the rejection of your application.
09
Have you completed trade school to include curriculum relevant to the work to be performed?
  • Yes
  • No
10
The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, if you are qualifying for this position based on completion of trade school, you must submit a copy of trade school diploma or transcripts (non-official transcripts are acceptable) to the Jefferson Parish Personnel office. To expediate the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information. Once obtained, please mail the information to the following address: Attn: Recruitment (Neo-Gov) - Maintenance Repairman Jefferson Parish Personnel Department 200 Derbigny St. Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 Failure to submit this information will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No

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Employer
Jefferson Parish
Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone
(504) 364-2730

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