Salary: $28,778.00 AnnuallyLocation : Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LAJob Type: PermanentJob Number: 2260-15ADepartment: Parish-WideOpening Date: 03/31/2023Closing Date: ContinuousJefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON AND THREE (3) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AS WELL AS ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES AND ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFCAP.This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur. Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment. Position is responsible for maintaining equipment, buildings, ordering supplies and maintaining records of materials. Employee will perform maintenance and repair work in and around assigned buildings such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, minor electrical and/or heating and ground maintenance using standard hand and electric tools. Must perform work in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to all safety and work rules. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or her designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference. Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Meets ONE of the following three options:I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish and at least one year of general building or grounds maintenance experience, to include experience/training (as verified by an appointing authority) in at least one (1) of the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or heating/air-conditioning.ORII. Substantial, paid work experience (approx. two years) utilizing at least two (2) of the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or heating/air-conditioning.ORIII. Successful completion of trade school in a curriculum relevant to the work to be performed. Kind of Examination(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.JOB POSTING NO. 2260-15ADATE: 9/14/2007REOPENED: 03/18/22AMENDED: 03/31/23 Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:Application OfficesEast Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITSVacation (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 isusually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.Sick LeaveEmployees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.HolidaysNine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.Life InsuranceAll regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.Extra insurance may be purchased.Medical InsuranceAn HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and theirdependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% ofthe premiums for dependents.A Flexible Benefits PlanEmployees have the opportunity to save money by paying for healthinsurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible SavingsAccount for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.RetirementMost regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' RetirementSystem instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired afterJanuary 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of serviceis provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.Tenure PaymentEmployees 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 deferup to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination withoutpenalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-###-####.Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.01 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. 02 Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.
03 How many months and/or years of work experience do you have with Jefferson Parish Civil Service performing general building or grounds maintenance experience?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
04 While employed with Jefferson Parish, select the trade(s) for which you have experience/training**The experience/training must be able to be verified by a Jefferson Parish appointing authority.
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Heating/Air-Conditioning
- Mechanical
- Painting
- Plumbing
- None of the Above
- Never employed by Jefferson Parish
05 Have you successfully completed Trade School in a relevant curriculum to the work to be performed?
06 The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For Trade School Education, you must provide your original trade school certificate/diploma or transcript. If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information
IMMEDIATELY. The Original, Official Diploma, Certificate, or Transcript may be: 1. Brought into one of the Personnel Offices; 2. The Trade School may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn: Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053; OR 3. The Trade School may email the official transcripts to ...@jeffparish.net. For those qualifying based upon completion of a trade school, failure to submit Official Transcripts/Certificate will result in the rejection of your application. Please check yes to show that you have read and understand this statement.
07 How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of
carpentry?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months
- 1 year 9 months to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
08 How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of
electrical work?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months
- 1 year 9 months to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
09 How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of
heating/air-conditioning?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months
- 1 year 9 months to less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
10 How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of
mechanical work?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months
- 1 year 9 months to less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
11 How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of
painting?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months
- 1 year 9 months to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
12 How many years of verifiable, paid work experience do you have utilizing the trade of
plumbing?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months
- 1 year 9 months to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
13 Please provide a description for ALL of the trades you have verifiable, paid work experience in (painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and heating/air-conditioning). This description must include job title(s), name of employer(s), dates of employment and job duties.
Failure to answer this question in full could result in the rejection of your application. Required Question