Job Description

Salary

$2,272.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

214964

Department

University of LA - Monroe

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

11/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Why Work at ULM?

At the University of Louisiana Monroe, you're more than an employee--you're part of a vibrant campus community committed to growth, innovation, and student success. ULM offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all in the heart of Northeast Louisiana. Whether you're advancing your career or just starting out, ULM is a place where your work truly matters.



We are seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator to join our team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the university's grounds by operating a variety of mobile and grounds-maintenance equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Operation of a variety of various types of equipment as primary recurring function. This includes front rotary mowers with power rating of 14 to 30 horsepower, small lawn or turf tractors trailer and a sidewalk sweeper. Operates pick-up trucks or vans up to and including 1 ton rating. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in working order. Other duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational

Work Location:

This vacancy resides at the

University of Louisiana Monroe Physical PlantLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mary Earl - earl@ulm.edu
University of Louisiana at Monroe HR Services

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