- Location
- Aswell Hall, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- Certification
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
As a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity and scholarship, public service, and workforce/economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging environment within a safe and supportive, diverse community of learners.
Are you a skilled trades professional who loves solving hands-on problems and making a real difference in a vibrant community? Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Residential Life is looking for a team-oriented Maintenance Repairer 2 to join our campus family! In this vital role, you’ll bring energy and technical expertise to our residence halls and apartments—ensuring our students have a safe, comfortable, and top-tier place to live, learn, and grow. If you take pride in high-quality craftsmanship, enjoy a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, and want to support the next generation of Bulldogs, we’d love to welcome you aboard!
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; 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 Specifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
The Mission of Building Services is to provide a facility that is clean, safe, comfortable, and well maintained in order to establish an environment that complements the educational goals of the institution. Building Services fulfills this mission through the following:
- Performs general maintenance, repairs, and additions to all Residential Life buildings.
- Maintains and repairs air conditioning systems and motorized cleaning equipment.
- Replaces and installs ceiling tiles, window screens, hinges, knobs, showerheads, closet hasps, doors, and window blinds, caulks doors and windows, and performs painting repairs.
- Climbs ladders to replace light bulbs and clean out light fixtures, helps investigate and solve problems, and completes any assignments given by the supervisor.
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary Appointment.
Location: Louisiana Tech University, Residential Life-Ruston, LA
Work Schedule: The typical work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm. There is a rotating on-call schedule and may be required to work some overtime.
Hourly Rate: $19.67
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Benefits: Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy .
* 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:
Louisiana Tech University, Office of Human Resources
P.O. Box 3173
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318-257-2235
Fax: 318-257-2482
Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
