MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Jefferson Parish is now hiring for multiple Maintenance Technician vacancies in various Departments. Kind of Work: Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment. Position is responsible for maintaining equipment, buildings, ordering supplies and maintaining records of materials. Employee will perform maintenance and repair work in and around assigned buildings such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, minor electrical and/or heating and ground maintenance using standard hand and electric tools. Must perform work in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to all safety and work rules. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or her designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference. Minimum Qualifications Requirements: Meets ONE of the following three options: I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish and at least one year of general building or grounds maintenance experience, to include experience/training (as verified by an appointing authority) in at least one (1) of the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or heating/air-conditioning. OR II. Substantial, paid work experience (approx. two years) utilizing at least two (2) of the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or heating/air-conditioning. OR III. Successful completion of trade school in a curriculum relevant to the work to be performed.

Created: 2026-03-06