PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 1, 2, or 3 (MARINE CONSTRUCTION)

Port Facility Maintenance Specialist

At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction : Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

Are you skilled in marine construction, carpentry, or heavy civil maintenance? Do you thrive working outdoors and take pride in keeping critical infrastructure safe, reliable, and running strong? If so, we want you on our team! This Port Facility Maintenance Specialist position serves in facilitating piledriving operations and maintenance as part of Marine Construction department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in marine construction, carpentry, or heavy civil maintenance; possess a thorough understanding of safety regulations in a port environment; demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in demanding outdoor conditions; and be reliable, motivated, and proactive in keeping projects on schedule. This is your chance to make a difference in a vital industry while working on projects that matter.

Apply today and build your career on the waterfront.

No experience or training is required.

Job Duties :

• PILEDRIVING : Includes, but not limited to works on floating piledriver barge, replacing and repairing pilings, piling clusters and wharf structures. Uses gas powered chainsaws, hand saws, power drills, air impacts, jack hammers, cutting torches, hammers and various sized mauls to repair and replace wharf logs, mooring bits and mooring bit bases.
• REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE : Includes, but not limited to makes minor repairs and performs daily maintenance on equipment to keep equipment in good working order. Works on land making various repairs to wharves as needed.
• RIGGING AND LOADING : Includes, but not limited to load and unload timber pilings onto floating barges and make various repairs as needed.
• OTHER DUTIES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT : The incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the Supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of the Fendering Department and / or Port Maintenance Division.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression : This position may be filled as a Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2 or 3.

Work Schedule : Work hours are 10-hour days.

Compensation : This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $1.50 per hour.

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

How To Apply : No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

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 : For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

(504) 528-3226