Maintenance Repairer 1-2

Maintenance Repairer 1-2Print (ApplyMaintenance Repairer 1-2Salary$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 MonthlyLocationJackson, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberELMHS3.2.26MR1-2DepartmentLDH-Office of Behavioral HealthOpening Date03/02/2026Closing Date3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions About this JobThe Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in LouisianaELMHS is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join the team in the Maintenance Department. Here, the work can come in a wide range of trades, from carpentry to HVAC and more!Minimum QualificationsOne year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; ORSix semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:In this role, you will: Be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the appearance of the hospital grounds. Must be able to operate all power and handheld equipment such as: Weed eaters, weed trimmers, lawn mowers, both riding and push, chainsaws, power edger, power blowers, etc. Duties include but are not limited to: cutting grass and weed-eating around stationary structures, trimming the hedges, picking up branches that have fallen out of trees, and, at times, cutting limbs out of trees. Make repairs in the following fields: Plumbing: Unstop commodes and sinks, repair water & sewer lines, etc. Carpentry: Repair broken furniture, re-hang entrance door and cabinet doors, hang bulletin boards, pictures, etc. Electrical: Change light bulbs; replace receptacles, switches, repair small appliances, washers, dryers, change out ballast, etc. HVAC/Refrigeration: clean and replace air conditioner and heating filters, change out heat strips in A/C with heater units, make repairs to the window A/C. Painting: Preparing surfaces before painting i.e., scraping off old paint, filling in holes, etc. Maintain and make general repairs to all grounds equipment. Maintain a valid, unencumbered driver’s license. Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or PromotionalDivision: Within the Maintenance Department at ELMHS, located in Jackson, LAHow 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 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:Leigh MooreELMHS HR225-634-0680Louisiana 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 tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: 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 GovernorState 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01Are you a current employee of ELMHS? Yes No 02Have you ever been convicted of a felony or under indictment of a felony charge? Yes No 03If 'YES' give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO' enter N/A04Have you completed six (6) semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses? Yes No 05If 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 - LSURequired QuestionEmployerState of LouisianaAddress1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-10