TRADES APPRENTICE / MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1 - 2

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The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs. We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual as a Trades Apprentice / Maintenance Repairer 1-2 to assist in the daily operation of the duties of the Area Maintenance Department on the Pinecrest Supports and Services grounds. This position will perform a variety of duties such as electrical, refrigeration, carpentry, appliance repaire an much more. 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:

• Plumbing: Repair and install commodes, lavatories, water fountains, and garbage disposals. Unstop sewer lines and drains, repair leaks, and repair / replace faucets.
• Electrical: Repair light bulbs. Repair / replace ballasts, receptacles, switches, and fans. Replace motors, pumps, etc.
• Appliance Repair: Repair washing machines, dryers, ice machines, and refrigerators.
• Carpentry: Repair doors, door closers, hinges, cabinet doors, knobs, baseboards, cabinets, furniture, door stops, windows, etc.
• Refrigeration: Performs preventive maintenance and maintenance on a/c units and air handlers. Clean coils; work on pumps, air handlers, motors, chilled water valves, controls, belts, and filters.
• Keep a check on hot water temperatures and maintain a log.
• Run and service generators, and maintain a log. Inspect fire extinguishers monthly and maintain a log.

Position-Specific Details: Location: PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER. Department: LDH Area Maintenance Work Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Friday PASS DAYS: Saturday / Sunday Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Maintenance Repairer 1, or Maintenance Repairer 2.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion, demotion, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or job appointment. Preference may be given to employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center. Compensation: TRADES APPRENTICE: $ 16.06 Hourly - $28.90 Hourly Maintenance Repairer 1: $ 17.18 Hourly - $30.92 Hourly Maintenance Repairer 2: $ 19.67 Hourly - $35.40 Hourly

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 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Gabriel K. Jeane Pinecrest Supports & Services Center P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, Louisiana 71360 [email protected] Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)