Trades Apprentice

State of Louisiana • Full-time • Houma-Thibodaux Area, US • 3w ago

About This Job

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life. We operate diversified animal housing systems include indoor/outdoor cages for housing small non-human primates in large family groups, outdoor corncrib/minicrib combinations for housing macaque and Cercopithecine species, and indoor single housing units for all non-human primate species.

We’re looking for a Trades Apprentice to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team.

This entry-level position plays a vital role in supporting skilled trades staff by assisting with repairs, maintenance, and construction projects while gaining on-the-job experience in a chosen trade.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

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

In This Role, You Will:

Assist journeyman-level trades personnel (such as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, HVAC, etc.) with maintenance and repair tasks
Perform basic manual labor and routine maintenance under supervision
Learn and develop skills in a specific trade through structured on-the-job training
Use hand tools, equipment, and safety procedures as instructed
Maintain tools and work areas in clean and safe condition
Assist with transporting materials, tools, and equipment to work sites
Follow instructions to ensure safety and quality of work
Work toward progression into higher-level skilled trade positions

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s New Iberia Research Center

Compensation: Minimum hourly rate $16.06

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 this job title 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Taronsler Faye Cormier

Human Resources Specialist

faye.cormier@louisiana.edu

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources

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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The minimum hourly rate is $16.06. Are you willing to accept the minimum?

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Are you able to lift at least 50lbs?

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Are you a current employee of NIRC or have you ever worked for NIRC?