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This listing closes on 7/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada). Employer: State of Louisiana Salary: $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location: Monroe, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 403SCY-210571-GOL Department: Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 7/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) About This Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe 4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202 This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana. The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, for either supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court Our Mission The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. Our Vision OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families, communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives toward responsible citizenship. Guiding Principles H onesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity. A chievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission. V ersatility - To value, promote and support diversity and cultural competence. E thical - To be ethical; to do the right thing, both legally and morally. F ocused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed. A ccountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources. I nformed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data. T eam players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals. H armonious - To be inclusive
involve all parties, both external and internal, who need to be part of the process. HAVE FAITH
: Together we help change lives. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: As a Maintenance Repairer: Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment including tune-ups, replacement and adjustment of worn or damaged parts, (carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, brake linings/pads, etc.) and limited dis-assembly of major components (engines, transmissions, final drives, etc.) to determine the extent of damage and repairs necessary. Makes minor repairs to navigational locks such as replacing hydraulic hoses. Makes limited repairs to appliances, replaces parts and makes adjustments, etc. Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance of a wide variety of hand held equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, cotton pickers, combines, hay balers, planters, etc. Performs general road maintenance tasks. Position-Specific Details: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting. 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.London@la.gov In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Benefits
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 (LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system) Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees Retirement System, among others Additional Information
Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status? Yes
This listing closes on 7/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada). Employer: State of Louisiana Salary: $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location: Monroe, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 403SCY-210571-GOL Department: Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 7/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) About This Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe 4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202 This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana. The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, for either supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court Our Mission The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. Our Vision OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families, communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives toward responsible citizenship. Guiding Principles H onesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity. A chievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission. V ersatility - To value, promote and support diversity and cultural competence. E thical - To be ethical; to do the right thing, both legally and morally. F ocused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed. A ccountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources. I nformed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data. T eam players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals. H armonious - To be inclusive
involve all parties, both external and internal, who need to be part of the process. HAVE FAITH
: Together we help change lives. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: As a Maintenance Repairer: Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Maintains and makes general repairs to a variety of motorized equipment including tune-ups, replacement and adjustment of worn or damaged parts, (carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, pumps, brake linings/pads, etc.) and limited dis-assembly of major components (engines, transmissions, final drives, etc.) to determine the extent of damage and repairs necessary. Makes minor repairs to navigational locks such as replacing hydraulic hoses. Makes limited repairs to appliances, replaces parts and makes adjustments, etc. Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance of a wide variety of hand held equipment, motorized vehicles, tractors, cotton pickers, combines, hay balers, planters, etc. Performs general road maintenance tasks. Position-Specific Details: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting. 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.London@la.gov In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Benefits
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 (LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system) Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees Retirement System, among others Additional Information
Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status? Yes