MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I (2200)/GROUNDSKEEPER (2354)

JOB CLASSIFICATION IS ANNOUNCED TO FILL CURRENT EAST AND WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT JEFFERSON PARISH. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I: Unskilled heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of activities such as: cutting grass, weeds, trees, and brush; cleaning culverts, drains, and ditches; moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment; assisting in the repair and construction of roadways, walkways, utility installations, etc. Work is generally performed outdoors under varied weather conditions. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions.

GROUNDSKEEPER

Routine maintenance of Parish parks, playgrounds, landscaped areas, and buildings. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

NON-COMPETITIVE

: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Authorization for Interview letter for MANITENANCE ASSISTANT I/GROUNDSKEEPER and a list of the Departments which hire for the position.

Parish departments are authorized to hire, on a Conditional basis, candidates they have interviewed and determined to possess the basic qualifications for this non-competitive job classification. All forms authorizing the Personnel Department to make necessary record checks will be required by the hiring authority at the time of the interview and appointment. Satisfactory work and personal backgrounds, as determined by the Personnel Department, will then warrant regular appointment to the job.

JOB POSTING NO. 2200-26R

DATE: 02/29/08

AMENDED: 01/04/19

EXAM PLAN DATE: 01/13/26