Top 12 General carpenter Jobs in Lake Charles, La

MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1
McNeese State University —Lake Charles, LA
- $17.18 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Criminal background check
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
14d
MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
McNeese State University —Lake Charles, LA
- $17.18 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- University
- Criminal background check
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
13d
General Carpenter
ACM Development LLC —Lake Charles, LA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Finish Carpenter
The Lemoine Company —Lake Charles, LA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
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Foreman, Trades (Building Maintenance)
City of Lake Charles —Lake Charles, LA
- From $21.35 an hour
- Call employer
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Foreman, Trades (Building Maintenance)
City of Lake Charles, Louisiana —Lake Charles, LA
- From $21.35 an hour
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- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
McNeese State University —Lake Charles, LA
This position requires a valid driver's license at time of appointment and may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.
$17.18 an hour
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MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1
McNeese State University —Lake Charles, LA
This position requires a valid driver's license at time of appointment and may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.
$17.18 an hour
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MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1

McNeese State University -
Lake Charles, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.18 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

MSU081026C99851

Department

McNeese State University

Division

Business Affairs

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The Maintenance Department has a vacancy for a Maintenance Repairer 1 position.

At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.

This position is to make minor repairs to buildings, facilities, grounds, locks, light equipment, appliances, or to perform general maintenance in other shop areas in the maintenance in other shop areas in the maintenance department and throughout the campus. This position is also subject to drug testing due to safety and security sensitive work. This position requires a valid driver's license at time of appointment and may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR

Six 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:

The Maintenance Repairer 1 will:

Makes repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment.
Provide basic maintenance skills to the plumber, carpenter, painter, electrician, HVAC, and automotive shops.
Replaces and adjusts worn or damaged belts, plugs, fuses, hoses, etc.
Checks for safety and maintenance of various small engines.
Performs routine automotive preventive maintenance to cars, vans, trucks, forklifts, etc.
Performs other duties assigned by the foreman, superintendent, or director.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Maintenance Department

Work Schedule/Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 - 11:30 AM

Appointment Type: Probational. This vacancy is being announced as a classified position. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime can be mandatory. This position is also subject to drug testing due to safety and security sensitive work. This position requires a driver's license at time of appointment, and may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

Compensation:

Entry Pay Rate: $17.18 (hourly)
Pay Level: WS210
Job Code: 128650
SCS Position: 50693192
MSU Position: C99851

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.

Contact Information:

Kim Dronett, HR Liaison

Office of Human Resources

[email protected] or (337) 475-5413

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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