Trades Apprentice

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Trade Apprentice.
This is work assisting refrigeration/HVAC mechanics, operating engineer masters, electronic technicians and other building systems personnel in assembling, installing, replacing, repairing, coating, maintaining and operating building mechanical systems. To assist a journeyman level tradesman and to learn the trade by on-the-job training or formal instruction as prescribed by the employing agency.

LSUHealth New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.LSUHealth New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Performs limited tasks relating to refrigeration, HVAC and building systems operations under close direction by a skilled tradesman in each of these disciplines as part of an ongoing “on-the-job” training
• Regulates water level of systems and equipment
• Assists skilled workers in performing major repairs
• Oiling motors, changing belts and filters, painting and cleaning boilers, special events work
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks
• Properly and safely operates equipment used in daily tasks under guidance

Position-Specific Details:

Location: 1901 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Appointment Type:Probationary Appointment
Compensation:Starting rate of pay is $16.06 per hour, may be increased based on applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check is required.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

How To Apply:

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply to this vacancy, click in the following link:http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496632?

Please list all relevant work experience and education in the "Employment History " section of your application. This is a vital step to qualifying for this position and determining hiring rate.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSUHealth Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.