Maintenance Specialist II
Salary
$2,967.47 - $4,622.80 Monthly
Location
Amiss Water Treatment Plant, LA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2601908
Department
W & S - Water & Sewerage-NW
Division
WS Amiss - Water Purification-NW
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/17/2026 12:00 PM Central
Duties
Plants/Sewer Lift assignment will perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment; perform reactive maintenance as required; pick up equipment parts from vendors; install, repair or replace functional parts and components; routinely inspect plant equipment and facilities; wash down and clean out basins as required; add grease and oil to pumps; replace air filters; operate radio; complete work orders and basic forms; perform and maintain housekeeping standards; understand basic electrical safety; operate forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog; repair fences and wooden structures; perform basic water analysis on an as needed basis.
May oversee the flushing and sampling of source water and potable water for compliance monitoring or customer complaints; performs field water analysis as needed, performs customer relations and notification site visits.
All Maintenance Specialist IIs will be able to perform any task required of a Maintenance Specialist I employee and may be called upon to do so as required.
Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices. Regularly attends required safety, job related and certification training classes as required. Subject to be on call 24/7.Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications
1). High School Diploma or GED.
2). Valid State Vehicle Operators License with class applicable to assigned position.
3). Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.
4). Amiss Plant assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Water Production, Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.
Normal Promotion Path from this Class:
Maintenance Specialist III or any higher class for which eligible and qualified
Physical Requirements: Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you possess a valid State Vehicle Operators License?
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How many years of experience as a Maintenance Spcialist I or related field do you have?
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Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed. Please provide dates of employment (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Please do not put "See Resume" Company: Duties: Dates:
Required Question
Employer City of Shreveport
Address 505 Travis St, Suite 530
Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101
Phone (318) 673-5151
Website http://www.shreveportla.gov