Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1-3

Mission: The mission of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge is to promote international and domestic commerce and facilitate economic growth within the Port region and the State of Louisiana No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: This position occasionally acts as a lead worker on projects assigned to him by the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman in the repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and appliances owned by the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission. Maintains and repairs Port buildings, facilities, appliances, motorized equipment, and tools.

• Maintains buildings as directed by the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman-makes building repairs as needed, builds additions to existing buildings, constructs shelves and tables (metal & wood), makes plumbing repairs and electrical repairs; performs carpentry duties; makes daily & regular scheduled maintenance on mechanical parts of heaters, air conditioners, lighting systems, etc.; performs various other building maintenance& repair work as needed.
• Provides direction and performs a wide variety of port maintenance projects that require the use of welders and Port Facility Maintenance Specialists
• Inspects, repairs, and reports on facilities as assigned - Inspects and maintains the port's water systems
• Repairs small engines such as chain saws, appliances, welding machines, compressors, grass cutting equipment, etc
• Operates and maintains the Port's heavy equipment, such as compressors, mowing machines, forklifts, welding machines, backhoes, bulldozers, and dump trucks.

Appointment Type: Probational Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. All individuals employed by the Greater BR Port Commission must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: 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.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Marisa Page Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission [email protected] 225-342-1660