MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - GENERAL MAINTENANCE




General Purpose:
Semi-skilled to skilled work in repair and the maintenance of City owned properties, buildings
easements, rights of way, subsurface drainage lines, culverts, catch basins, tools, pump stations,
retention ponds, fences, sidewalks, curbs, equipment and vehicles, concrete/asphalt streets
Supervision Received:
General Supervision
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does
not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this
classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Operates and maintains pickup trucks, power mowers, and other small engine equipment.
2. May remove and replace prefabricated street signs, stops signs, and posts.
3. May perform general janitorial work, including operating mobilized scrubbing equipment,
pressure washers, brooms, mops, etc.
4. Set up and removal of seasonal decorations and barricades for special events.
5. May install, repair, and maintain sub-surface drainage systems, culverts, and catch basins.
6. May perform the forming, pouring, finishing, or removing of concrete.
7. May change tires, light bulbs, windshield wipers and various small vehicle and equipment
repairs.
8. May perform scheduled services on vehicles, tools, equipment and drainage pump station
facilities.
9. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
1. High school graduation or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent; and
2. Valid drivers license.
3. Two (2) years experience in related field and a minimum of six (6) months of experience
with the City of Slidell in related field or,
4. Any equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Full-time related
experience may be substituted, year for year, for the required education.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to operate simple hand tools and shop equipment.
2. Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to observe proper safety precautions; Ability to
establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public;
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying conditions; Ability to work from
construction specifications; Ability to perform as a Department of Labor and Industries
competent person on excavation sites.
3. Skilled in operation of listed tools and equipment.
4. Ability to record and maintain accurate written daily work reports.
Special Requirements:
May be required to obtain a DHH Class IV State Certification within one (1) year of promotion.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Included but not limited to; Motorized vehicles and small engine power equipment, including, pickup
truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, chain saws, concrete saws, all purpose saws, pumps,
compressors, sanders, generators, backpack blowers, push mowers, string trimmers, pressure washers,
airless sprayers, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, asphalt/concrete
masonry tools, leak detection dies, mobile radio, and phone.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee
frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. The employee will be subject to loud noise levels. The employee will frequently
be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The employee will occasionally deal with toxic and/or
caustic chemicals. The employee will deal with electricity and possible exposure to shock.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : GENERAL MAINT.

Posting Start : 10/27/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $26,218.08