Maintenance Repairer 1-2

Salary : $2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Location : Abbeville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CRT-2025-215531-KW
Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks
Opening Date: 12/08/2025
Closing Date: 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

The purpose of this position is to make repairs to and maintain buildings, facilities and equipment of this site as well as to provide for the safety of facility guests.

Minimum Qualifications

One year 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

Six 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of site's equipment including plumbing, wood repair, electrical, etc.
• Makes general repairs to buildings' interiors and exteriors, fixtures, HVAC, painting, etc.
• Maintains and operates large equipment vehicles & small equipment, such as utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, mowers, front loaders, weed eaters, blowers, pumps, tractors, chain saw, etc.
• Assists with maintaining park grounds such as mowing grass, collecting litter, removing limbs and debris, maintenance, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Performs routine painting, staining, and other beautification tasks.
• Performs any and all custodial duties necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the facilities.
• Provides a high level of customer service and assists customers with inquiries.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Palmetto Island State Park in Abbeville, LA

Appointment Type: probational or promotional

Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Maintenance Repairer 1 or 2.

Travel: Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.
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).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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• 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

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