Maintenance Repairer Master (Plumber/Facilities) (JOB FAIR)

New Orleans, LA, LA, US Until 9/23/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center; font-family: Arial, serif !important" class="userway-s7-active"><undefined><strong style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0; font-family: Arial, serif !important" class="userway-s7-active"><u><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><u>THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES<br><br><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260723135011_2026.08.05 Flyer Job Fair.png" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt=""><undefined><br></undefined><undefined><br></undefined></u></strong></u></strong><strong style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1); font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0; font-family: Arial, serif !important" class="userway-s7-active"><u>THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 05, 2026.</u></strong></undefined></div><br><undefined class="userway-s7-active" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important"><strong class="userway-s7-active"><u>OUR MISSION</u></strong></undefined><br><undefined class="userway-s7-active" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important">Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.</undefined><br><u><strong><br></strong></u><undefined class="userway-s7-active" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important"><strong class="userway-s7-active" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important"><u class="userway-s7-active" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important">OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE</u></strong></undefined><br><undefined class="userway-s7-active" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important">The Maintenance Repairer Master is responsible for providing advanced journeyman level work in multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, machinist, and welding. This includes troubleshooting issues in the maintenance of buildings and all related structures. Responsibilities encompass diagnosing problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring that all systems are functioning efficiently. The incumbent must be self-motivated. Tasks may be performed at SLFPA-E facilities or within Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes. &nbsp;</undefined><undefined><br></undefined><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:<br><br>Three years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR<br><br>Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR<br><br>Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.</div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128630" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.<p style="margin: 0 0 8pt" class="userway-s7-active"><u>Job Duties:</u></p><ul class="userway-s7-active"><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt" class="userway-s7-active">Serves as the lead worker on assignments and directs the activities of lower-level employees including maintenance repairers and trades apprentices. &nbsp;Responsible for troubleshooting and the repair of complex problems. &nbsp;Responsible for the planning, organizing, determination of materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt" class="userway-s7-active">Conducts the quarterly operation/exercising of all valves owned or operated by the SLFPA-E and generates/completes all reports on the operation and maintenance of said valves.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt" class="userway-s7-active">Inspects and maintains all relief wells/still wells owned or operated by the SLFPA-E and prepares reports associated with wells.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt" class="userway-s7-active">Assists other skilled journeymen in the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and spray equipment on herbicide applicator trucks.</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt" class="userway-s7-active">Works with assigned Maintenance Repairer 2, and Trades Apprentices by training and inspecting work performed. &nbsp;Provides feedback on quality and quantity of work assigned.</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt" class="userway-s7-active">Place and remove stop logs during high water emergencies. Make, place and remove sandbags whenever needed. &nbsp;Place and remove barricades and traffic cones.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt" class="userway-s7-active"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0" class="userway-s7-active"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Appointment Type:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Career Progression:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Compensation:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.</span><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0" class="userway-s7-active"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.</strong></p><strong class="userway-s7-active">NOTE: &nbsp; The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. &nbsp;Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt" class="userway-s7-active"><u>How To Apply:</u></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">No Civil Service test score or assessment&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">To apply for this vacancy, click on the <strong style="font-weight: 700">“Apply”&nbsp;</strong>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.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">*</span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Resumes <strong style="font-weight: 700">WILL NOT&nbsp;</strong>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">*</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><u>For further information about this vacancy contact:</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active">Monique M. Cook &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active">SELA Flood Protection Authority-East&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active"><a style="color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important">[email protected]</a></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left" class="userway-s7-active">504-286-3153&nbsp;</p>
About this role

Summary

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and structural elements.

Job title

Maintenance Repairer Master (Plumber/Facilities)

Experience level

3+ years or training or coursework with experience

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

flood protection

Location requirements

On-site in New Orleans, LA; no remote work mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

troubleshootingHVACplumbingweldingmechanical repair

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

HVACplumbingmachinistwelding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Orleans, LA, USA

On-site City