Mechanic 3

About This Job

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC) , nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, provides compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

The Maintenance Department at Villa Feliciana Medical Complex supports a system similar to a municipality. It provides services to seven emergency power plants, sewage pumping stations with a 5-acre oxidation pond, three lines of natural gas line, two electrical high voltage lines (13800 primary and 208 on the secondary), all electrical poles, transformers and streetlights, one 250-ton chillers & (3) York chillers (200-, 175-and 125-ton chillers), one 600 ton cooling tower, all related pumps for cooling and heating, four (8) MVB Modulating Vertical Boilers, pest control, maintains continuous surveillance and operates a public water system.

We are looking for a Mechanic 3 to join our Maintenance Department - a proactive, goal-oriented and focused team dedicated to keeping Villa Feliciana Medical Complex running smoothly!

If you are a driven, self-starter and a team player this could be the opportunity for you!

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
• Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

As a Mechanic 3 You Will Be Responsible For:

• Providing monthly inspections and servicing vehicles, backhoes, tractors, boom trucks, zero turn mowers, weed eaters and utility side by side vehicles, golf carts, etc.
• Troubleshooting, testing and repairing electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems, etc.
• Performing general repairs and maintaining physical structure to buildings, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, pest control and building key program, rebuilding/maintaining locks and doorknobs. Troubleshooting, testing and repairing electrical systems. Electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Performing electrical fabrication on specialized equipment.
• Repairing, removing, installing, overhauling tractors and yard equipment as needed. Such as mufflers, hoses, blades, points, batteries, belts, plugs, etc.
• Being a liaison between local parts and service centers to allow for a smoother operation and transition of vehicles and equipment.
• Responsible for dismantling and inspecting transmissions, engines and air-cooled engines in all vehicles. Repairs or replaces as necessary such as rings, pistons, timing chains, rod bearings, main bearings, inserts, grind valves, electrical systems to include wiring and components, installing engines, mufflers, tail pipes, starters, oil pumps, fuel pumps, battery, battery cables, belts, hoses, push rods, gaskets, generators, alternators, universal joints, head gaskets, voltage regulators and other vehicle or equipment parts as needed.
• Overhauling Hydraulic systems, air brakes, brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinders in all vehicles and equipment.
  
  

Position-Specific Details:

Location: This vacancy is located in the Maintenance Department at LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in East Feliciana Parish, Jackson, Louisiana

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by a probation, or a promotion of a permanent state employee

Work Schedule: 8-hour Days Monday - Friday

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check(s).**
  
  

There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Lacey Bradham, Marsha Perry or Tamekia Miles, HR Dept.

P. O. Box 438, Jackson, LA 70748

Phone Number 225-634-4011 or 225-634-4013

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
  
  

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
  
  

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AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.
  
  

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AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
  
  

04

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

DIn: Demonstrating Initiative - How well do you take action and solve problems on your own without waiting for direction?

• I wait for direction, avoid ownership, and don’t solve problems.
• I meet expectations and help with solutions when asked.
• I take ownership, solve problems, and follow through.
• I take initiative, innovate, and deliver results beyond expectations.
  
  

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DIn: Demonstrating Initiative - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
  
  

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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Have you ever been disciplined for any acts of resident abuse or neglect attributed to you?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever been aware of any acts of abuse or neglect and failed to report these acts?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you completed all experience and education sections of the application? A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you selected East Feliciana Parish as a parish you are interested in working in?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question