What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repair 2 position at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East?
Supplemental Information
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
The Maintenance Repairer—2 is responsible for maintaining the levee system, levee structures, floodgates, and floodwalls. All work must conform to Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) policies and procedures, including accepted safety practices. The incumbent may receive job assignments and specific instructions from a foreman, leader, or other supervisor or agency official of a higher classification.
The position performs at the experienced level. Tasks may be performed at OLD headquarters or on-site within Orleans, East Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes.
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
scelestin@floodauthority.org
504-286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
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 Concepts
Function Of Work
To repair and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from higher-level agency personnel.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Maintenance Repairer 1 because of the expanded scope of journeyman repair work which includes installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment repairs, and repairs to marine vessels.
Differs from other maintenance jobs by the broad spectrum of trades functions and by the absence of specialized tasks.
Examples of Work
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
25% Ensure the operational ability of each floodgate. This inspection is performed regularly and will include the following:
25% Provides carpentry, concrete, and masonry services in repairing and maintaining concrete floodwalls and metal sheet pile walls. May be responsible for levee repair work including signage replacement, ramp improvements, repairing burrowing holes, trash pick-ups along the system, and other duties that are assigned to the special projects crew.
10% Incumbent will coordinate work assignments and training for the staff, i.e., Maintenance Repairer 1’s, Trades Apprentices, Laborers, assigned to the Maintenance Division.
10% Perform general repairs to SLFPAE facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, flooring, mechanical, painting and other related fields.
5% Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties and will assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers and any other duties assigned during emergency situations.
The incumbent will perform any and all other duties as required or assigned by other higher-ranking supervisors, directors or administrative personnel.
Note
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
The Maintenance Repairer—2 is responsible for maintaining the levee system, levee structures, floodgates, and floodwalls. All work must conform to Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) policies and procedures, including accepted safety practices. The incumbent may receive job assignments and specific instructions from a foreman, leader, or other supervisor or agency official of a higher classification.
The position performs at the experienced level. Tasks may be performed at OLD headquarters or on-site within Orleans, East Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes.
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
scelestin@floodauthority.org
504-286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
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 Concepts
Function Of Work
To repair and maintain buildings, facilities, navigational locks, equipment, and appliances or to perform general maintenance functions on marine vessels and other related facilities.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from higher-level agency personnel.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Maintenance Repairer 1 because of the expanded scope of journeyman repair work which includes installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment repairs, and repairs to marine vessels.
Differs from other maintenance jobs by the broad spectrum of trades functions and by the absence of specialized tasks.
Examples of Work
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
25% Ensure the operational ability of each floodgate. This inspection is performed regularly and will include the following:
- Ensure locking devices are properly lubricated
- Ensure all painted surfaces are free of rust
- Ensure gate sills are in working condition for emergency closings
- Ensure the operational ability of all flood valves
- Ensure all gate seals for wear and adjustment
25% Provides carpentry, concrete, and masonry services in repairing and maintaining concrete floodwalls and metal sheet pile walls. May be responsible for levee repair work including signage replacement, ramp improvements, repairing burrowing holes, trash pick-ups along the system, and other duties that are assigned to the special projects crew.
10% Incumbent will coordinate work assignments and training for the staff, i.e., Maintenance Repairer 1’s, Trades Apprentices, Laborers, assigned to the Maintenance Division.
10% Perform general repairs to SLFPAE facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, flooring, mechanical, painting and other related fields.
5% Drive vehicles on and off the levee system as part of daily duties and will assist in flood fighting during emergency situations, including filling and stacking sandbags, loading and/or unloading trailers and any other duties assigned during emergency situations.
The incumbent will perform any and all other duties as required or assigned by other higher-ranking supervisors, directors or administrative personnel.
Note
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
