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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 to assist in the daily operation of the duties of the Area Maintenance Department on the Pinecrest Supports and Services grounds.

Requirements

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

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 to air handlers, motors, chill 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.  Inspects fire extinguishers monthly and maintains 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: Job Appointment not to exceed 4 years.
Salary:
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). Resumes will 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 

Gabriel.Jeane@la.gov

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 athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
Date Posted
02/12/2026
Job Reference
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Organization
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Operations
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