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About this Job Southern University at Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 to join our team and help maintain a clean, welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is one of five campuses comprising the Historically Black Southern University System. Our priority is to aid people from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives and become contributing participants in this community's cultural and economic development.

SUSLA has approximately 3,180 undergraduate students, 413 full and part-time employees including 175 faculty members. The University offers 33 undergraduate degrees and confers some 350 degrees annually. SUSLA's annual operating budget is approximately $12 million.

The physical plant, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive is more than 100 acres with 11 buildings. SUSLA has two additional locations to provide educational opportunities and accessibility: the Downtown Metro Center providing state-of-the-art allied health programs, and the Aerospace Technology Center at the Shreveport Downtown Airport that houses the FAA-approved Aerospace Technology and Maintenance programs.

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: 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.

Troubleshoot and make repairs for maintenance issues with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. Replace ceiling tiles throughout buildings as needed. Perform maintenance and inspectionss on university vehicles as needed.

Replace bubls and ballasts as needed. Grease hot and chilled water pumps. Assist with key control and door locks.

Organize and update maintenance books. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational Work Location: Southern University at Shreveport in Shreveport, LA How To Apply: No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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: La Toya Wilson Southern University at Shreveport/Human Resource Department 3050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Shreveport, La 71107 318-670-9246 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.