We are looking for a Maintenance Repairer to join our team. The right person should have good mechanical skills and be able to fix and maintain different systems. This position needs someone who can solve problems, cooperate with a team, and work efficiently alone when needed. The Maintenance Repairer will help keep Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) facilities safe and working properly. This job is located in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area in Jefferson Parish.

Salary & Other Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $17.18- $24.05
• Health Insurance: Great health insurance package and option to add dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Leave: Generous accrual rate for paid annual and sick leave (does not expire) in addition to at least 9-12 paid official state holidays
• Flexible Working Schedule
• Retirement: Eligibility for Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plan option for supplemental tax-deferred retirement savings
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): We participate in the public service loan forgiveness.
• Mission-driven Organization: Workplace that values both professionalism and compassion
• Free Parking

Responsibilities

• Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical
• Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment
• Makes limited repairs to appliances, replaces parts and makes adjustments, etc.
• Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance of a wide variety of handheld equipment, and motorized vehicles
• Performs general maintenance tasks

Qualifications & Skills

• One year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant
• HVAC experience preferred but not required
• Conscientious, punctual, detail-oriented team player
• Strong mechanical skills and hands-on experience fixing and troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly in English for teamwork and writing

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Let’s connect. Send resumes to Mark Zinter at mzinter@jphsa.org .

About Us

If you support increasing access to healthcare and important community services, you’ll love our mission. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) helps individuals and families in Jefferson Parish affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities to live full, healthy, independent and productive lives. JPHSA’s JeffCare Community Health Centers provide primary care and behavioral healthcare services for all ages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.18 - $24.05 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Metairie, LA 70001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Metairie, LA 70001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person