Maintenance Worker Sr., Water Production

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $27.45k - $32.94k / year • 1d ago

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Maintenance Worker Sr., Water Production

Annual Salary Range: $27,451.94 - $32,938.00 Grade: 15

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Water Production Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform semi-skilled to skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operates a variety of power equipment, machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities, which may include pick-up truck, trailer, mower, tiller, weed eater, edger, blower, asphalt packer, cement mixer, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and various tools.

· Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

· Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Water Department prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: April 15 - 29, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous 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. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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