Rapides Parish Civil Service Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $29,633.00 Annually
Location : Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2200-26R
Department: Parish-Wide
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
CLASSIFICATION IS ANNOUNCED TO FILL CURRENT EAST AND WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT JEFFERSON PARISH.
Kind of Work
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I: Unskilled heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of activities such as: cutting grass, weeds, trees, and brush; cleaning culverts, drains, and ditches; moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment; assisting in the repair and construction of roadways, walkways, utility installations, etc. Work is generally performed outdoors under varied weather conditions. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions.
GROUNDSKEEPER: Routine maintenance of Parish parks, playgrounds, landscaped areas, and buildings. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
To qualify for employment, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be free from any condition which would prevent the safe and efficient performance of their essential duties and must have acceptable personal history backgrounds. The ability to follow simple written and oral instructions, and the ability to perform heavy manual work.
NOTE: For Groundskeeper positions, any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with application.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
NON-COMPETITIVE: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Authorization for Interview letter for MANITENANCE ASSISTANT I/GROUNDSKEEPER and a list of the Departments which hire for the position.
Parish departments are authorized to hire, on a Conditional basis, candidates they have interviewed and determined to possess the basic qualifications for this non-competitive job classification. All forms authorizing the Personnel Department to make necessary record checks will be required by the hiring authority at the time of the interview and appointment. Satisfactory work and personal backgrounds, as determined by the Personnel Department, will then warrant regular appointment to the job.
JOB POSTING NO. 2200-26R
DATE: 02/29/08
AMENDED: 01/04/19
EXAM PLAN DATE: 01/13/26
Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivaleny certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Some Laborer positions require driving duties. For these positions, a current driver's license is required. Please select the option that best describes your qualifications:

• I have a current driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• I have a current driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
• I do not have a current driver's license.

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A valid driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application. However, once an employment offer is extended for a position that requires driving, an applicant will have ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for any Laborer position that requires driving. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above driver's license requirement.

• Yes
• No

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