MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2

Salary

$3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Natchitoches, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

00041357

Department

LA School for Math, Science & Arts

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

12/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

LSMSA is a selective-admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40+ year legacy as a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023, 2024, and 2026-2027, was rated No. 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana, and in 2026-2027 was voted Best High School for STEM in Louisiana, according to Niche.com, and was named a Worlds Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.

We are looking for a Maintenance Repairer 2 to join our team who takes pride in maintaining the condition, functionality, and good working order of state buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position serves as a semi-skilled or skilled general repairer for general maintenance, preventative maintenance and operational across multiple trades (such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC) with general supervision. Works closely with other Maintenance Repairers, custodial staff, and supervisors. We are a 24/7 residential school.

LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education programs or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination.

To learn more about our campus, please visit www.lsmsa.edu

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for a Maintenance Repairer 2 with the state, applicants must generally meet one of the following criteria:

1. Experience/Training: Two (2) years of experience or training in building construction trades, building constructions trades, building maintenance, mechanical equipment repair, or park/ground maintenance.

2. Vocational-Technical Program: Completion of a two-year vocational-technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering.

3. College Credit: Twelve (12) semester hours in construction technology, engineering, or a closely related field.

4. A valid Louisiana Drivers License is required

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found at Louisiana Jobs - Home.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Building & Facility Maintenance: Make general repairs to interior and exterior building structure, walls, sheetrock, doors, locks, flooring, and furniture.
• Mechanical & Trade Work:

Plumbing: Repair or replace leaking faucets, toilets, commodes, sinks, P-traps, water/sewer lines, and valves.

Electrical: Replace light fixtures, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and service basic wiring or heaters.

HVAC & Equipment: Service and adjust heating, ventilation, air conditioning units, pumps, and water heaters.

• Groundskeeping & Custodial: Frequently perform lawn care, mowing, chemical applications, and general facility cleaning depending
• Recordkeeping & Requisition: Prepare service records, inspect equipment for major repair needs, and possibly estimate required labor and materials
• Other Duties as assigned by your supervisor

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Weekends, Holidays, or extended hours above and beyond the typical work week may be required.

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 section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 of your application. The application may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Anne Dejoie-Lucas, Human Resources Manager

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts

715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457

alucas@lsmsa.edu(318) 357 - 2521

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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

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