About Us: At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Maintenance Repairer Master Position Type: Classified Department: LSUPBRC Admin - Fac - Maintenance (Jeremy P Bernard (00007071)) Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades Job Description: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, Maintenance Repairer Master in Facilities. This is a classified position, and rules of the position are governed by State Civil Service. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices. Minimum Qualifications One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus one year of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance. Job Specifications The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties Serves as lead worker over assigned maintenance personnel; directs work assignments, coordinates workflow, and inspects completed work. Surveys maintenance jobs and ensures appropriate tools, materials, equipment, and resources are available. Provides guidance, training, and technical assistance to subordinate maintenance personnel. Performs advanced installation, replacement, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Repairs and maintains pumps, compressors, motors, air handlers, cooling towers, controls, and related mechanical equipment. Performs advanced welding and metal fabrication, including specialized welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and other non-ferrous metals. Operates machining and fabrication equipment to manufacture or repair parts for maintenance and mechanical equipment. Troubleshoots equipment failures, determines necessary repairs, estimates repair costs, and requisitions required supplies and equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, plans, and technical drawings and oversees maintenance projects to ensure work is completed safely and according to specifications. Maintains required maintenance records and documentation and performs emergency repairs, special projects, equipment moves, and other duties as assigned. Position-Specific Details Appointment Type: Probational Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Occasional weekends and on-call coverage. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $21.05-$29.47. Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: Maintenance Repairer Master Posting Date: October 22, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 5, 2026 Additional Position Information: Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC. Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to [email protected]. Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [email protected]. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

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