Job Description

Opening Date: 4/9/2026

Closing Date: 4/23/2026 11:55 pm

Title: TRADE APPRENTICE

Employee Type: Staff-Classified

Employee Classification: TRADE APPRENTICE

Department: FACILITIES SYSTEMS

Campus Location: PHYSICAL PLANT/ENGINEERS/CLASS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This is work assisting refrigeration/HVAC mechanics, operating engineer masters, electronic technicians and other building systems personnel in assembling, installing, replacing, repairing, coating, maintaining and operating building mechanical systems. To assist a journeyman level tradesman and to learn the trade by on-the-job training or formal instruction as prescribed by the employing agency.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Ability to learn general building systems trades duties and responsibilities.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools and equipment properly.

Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; work off of roofs, cat walks, and other elevated areas.

Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, tool boxes, etc.).

Ability to understand University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.

Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles.

Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Trade Apprentice.


Starting rate of pay is $16.06 per hour may be increased based on applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Hours of Operation are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday



Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs limited tasks relating to refrigeration, HVAC and building systems operations under close direction by a skilled tradesman in each of these disciplines as part of an ongoing “on-the-job” training
• Regulates water level of systems and equipment
• Assists skilled workers in performing major repairs
• Oiling motors, changing belts and filters, painting and cleaning boilers, special events work
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks
• Properly and safely operates equipment used in daily tasks under guidance

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job: 0

Type of experience required to perform the job: No experience or training is required.

Special Instructions Summary

• This is a Civil Service Position.
• This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
• Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.
• To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Civil Service site.

This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months . Please list all relevant work experience and education in the "Employment History " section of your application. This is a vital step to qualifying for this position and determining hiring rate.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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