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Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Grambling, LA Job Type Classified Job Number GSU 05/06/2026 AM (3) Department Grambling State University Opening Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date 5/14/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Grambling State University is a comprehensive, historically-black, public institution that offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs of study.Through its undergraduate major courses of study, which are under girded by a traditional liberal arts program, and through its graduate school, which has a decidedly professional focus, the University embraces its founding principle of educational opportunity.With a commitment to the education of minorities in American society, the University seeks to reflect in all of its programs the diversity present in the world.The university advances the study and preservation of African American history, art and culture.Grambling State University is a community of learners who strive for excellence in their pursuit of knowledge and who seek to contribute to their respective major academic disciplines.The University prepares its graduates to compete and succeed in careers related to its programs of study, to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and to lead productive lives as informed citizens in a democratic society.The University provides its students a living and learning environment which nurtures their development for leadership in academics, athletics, campus governance, and in their future pursuits.Grambling State University seeks to hire a full- time Trades Apprentice in the Facilities Department to provide assistance in making repairs to campus facilities.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 and Other Information Job Duties:Assists the Maintenance Repairers and Electrical Maintenance Supervisor with assigned duties and work orders for the University campus, class and administrative buildings Performs limited skilled tasks under close direction of the Maintenance Repairers and Electrical Maintenance Supervisor in an on the job training program Participates in training as prescribed by the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management Department and agency policy Other duties as assigned Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type:Probational Career Progression:Not eligible.Work Schedule:Work hours are 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 7:30 am - 11:30 am on Fridays.Compensation:This position is eligible for an Extraordinary Credentials or Experience hire rate.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:Amy Minniefield/Cheryl Ivory Grambling State University/Human Resources 403 Main St Grambling, La.71245 318-274-3119/318-274-3829 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 all