Maintenance Technician I - DPW WEST

Maintenance Technician I (DPW WEST) – Labor Grade 104 / Pay Range: $14.98 - $21.09

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor III. The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing manual labor for general maintenance of parish facilities and special projects including public works projects. The work may be physically demanding in nature and sometimes involves the use of light mechanical equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES

· May perform various maintenance activities in and around parish facilities on parish grounds including cleaning grounds, picking up trash, cutting grass, weed eating, trimming trees, pressure washing, painting, and making minor repairs of fences, tables, benches, sidewalks, etc.

· May perform tasks related to drainage and ditch maintenance including cutting and installing pipe, digging and clearing ditches, and clearing storm debris

· May perform tasks related to road maintenance and repair including setting up barricades, lights or flares at job sites; conducting traffic through job sites; patching asphalt, concrete, and gravel roads; loading and unloading trucks; spreading dirt and gravel; leveling earth to fine specification grades; and clearing roads of trash or debris

· May perform elevation/grade checks and measurements on public works projects

· May operate and maintain light mechanical equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and power tools

· Performs other general labor as needed

· Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· The incumbent is required to have a current, and the ability to maintain, Louisiana state driver’s license.

· The incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and drug screens with random drug testing thereafter.

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

• Health Insurance Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment (optional supplemental with AFLAC)
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and families
• 75% of Benefits Package is paid for by Ascension Parish Government
• $125 monthly APG contribution to Health Savings Account for every enrolled employee
• Parochial Employee Retirement System 457B Plan (optional supplemental retirement plan with Nationwide)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background Investigation
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.97 - $21.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21