Maintenance Technician Ii - Vegetation

Maintenance Technician II (Vegetation) – Labor Grade 108 / Pay Range: $18.44 - $24.78

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician II works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor II. The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing manual and semi-skilled work for general maintenance of parish facilities and special projects including public works projects. The work may be physically demanding in nature and sometimes involves the use of light to heavy-duty mechanical equipment. This position differs from the Maintenance Technician I in the ability to operate a wider range of equipment and is more experienced.

MAJOR DUTIES

· Operate all pieces of light mechanical equipment that Maintenance Technician I’s operate

· May operate back hoes, bush hogs, boom mowers, spray rigs, and all other parish mowing and spray equipment

· May perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as checking tires, gas, oil, and other lubricants; washing and cleaning; and ensuring that equipment is in proper working condition

· May perform various maintenance activities in and around parish facilities on parish grounds including cleaning grounds, picking up trash, cutting grass, weed eating, trimming trees, pressure washing, painting, and making minor repairs of fences, tables, benches, sidewalks, etc.

· May perform tasks related to drainage and ditch maintenance including clearing ditches, and clearing storm debris

· May perform tasks related to road maintenance and repair including setting up barricades, lights, or flares at job sites; conducting traffic through job sites; loading and unloading trucks; spreading dirt and sand; leveling earth to fine specification grades; and clearing roads of trash or debris

· In emergency situations, may be required to work at various locations, including, but not limited to, the parish owned pumping stations, sand bagging locations, parish roads and other locations as assigned

· Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent and (2) years related experience is required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· The incumbent is required to have a current, and the ability to maintain, Louisiana state driver’s license.

· The incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and drug test with random drug testing thereafter.

• The position is designated as an Emergency Essential Tier II position and as such is subject to mandatory recall to the traditional or emergency worksite. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary actions up to and include termination of employment.

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

• Health Insurance Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment (optional supplemental with AFLAC)
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and families
• 75% of Benefits Package is paid for by Ascension Parish Government
• $125 monthly APG contribution to Health Savings Account for every enrolled employee
• Parochial Employee Retirement System 457B Plan (optional supplemental retirement plan with Nationwide)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background Investigation
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.44 - $24.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person