MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

Salary

$3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Bridge City, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403BCCY-228154-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094

https://ojj.la.gov/location/bridge-city-center-for-youth-jefferson-parish

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Repairer 2 to help maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities and grounds. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to the daily operations of a dynamic facility.

As a Maintenance Repairer 2, you will perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping duties to support buildings, equipment, and campus infrastructure. This role requires a working knowledge of multiple trades, the ability to operate specialized equipment, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and professional environment for youth, staff, and visitors.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, work well independently, and enjoy variety in your daily tasks, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to OJJs mission.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Performs facility maintenance and repairs - completes minor repairs to buildings, equipment, appliances, and campus infrastructure.
• Applies multiple trade skills - performs automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work with minimal supervision.
• Inspects and maintains equipment - identifies repair needs, replaces parts, and ensures equipment remains operational and safe.
• Supports specialized maintenance activities - assists with welding, blueprint interpretation, field repair techniques, and communications equipment.
• Operates maintenance equipment - utilizes heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment required for facility operations.
• Maintains campus grounds - performs lawn care, groundskeeping, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
• Provides custodial support - assists with cleaning and sanitation duties and performs other assignments as directed.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time, probational

Compensation: $19.67 - $35.40 hourly

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered no, type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU

04

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job postin

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present. I understand that I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice by selecting this option.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm