MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 1 - PUBLIC WORKS

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 1 - PUBLIC WORKS

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MS1 - Public Works

Title: Maintenance Specialist 1 - Public Works

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Supervisor 2 - Group Leader

Pay Plan:80hrs per pay period

Type: Full Time

FLSA: Non Exempt

Emergency Classification: Class I

Summary: The Maintenance Specialist 1 is under the direction of the Group Leader or his designee and is an entry level position. The Maintenance Specialist 1 is required to perform manual labor and to operate and maintain all assigned parish equipment.

Essential Job Functions: Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Required to inspect and maintain all assigned equipment
• Required to perform manual labor as directed
• Required to use equipment/tools such as picks, shovels, chainsaws, tractors and weed eaters
• Be courteous and responsive when dealing with the public
• Complete and submit all paperwork required in a neat and timely manner
• Practice safety measures when operating parish equipment or when on parish property
• Work additional hours as required during emergency situations
• Regular, consistent attendance is required
• Any other duties as assigned

Competencies: Employee must have knowledge of general traffic rules and the ability to be trained to operate parish equipment.

Work Environment: The primary duties of this position are performed in the field. The field includes high traffic and open areas of empty land which might include swampy, wet conditions and exposure to wildlife and insects. This position is not limited to the field and includes an office environment to complete necessary documents pertaining to the job.

Physical Demands: Medium work. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb in order to complete various job duties. Must be able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods, sometimes on uneven or rough terrain in various weather conditions.

Required Education/Qualifications: Position requires a valid Driver's License.

DISCLAIMER: If selected for a position with St. Tammany Parish Government, applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and background check prior to employment. Failure to complete any requirement, may result in a rescinded offer.

St. Tammany Parish Government is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PUBLIC WORKS

Grade : LABOR GRADE 80H

Posting Start : 05/21/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Salary: $16.55-$16.55

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