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  • JOB TITLE: Part-time Animal Shelter Attendant
    OPENING DATE: Monday, June 23, 2025
    CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025
    SALARY RANGE: $12.93 - $25.57 per hour at 25 hours per week
    JOB TYPE: Part-time, Classified
    DEPARTMENT: Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter
    LOCATION: Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, Thibodaux

    Job Summary: Works with general shelter operations for animal care and intake processes. Coordinate the creation and maintenance of all records required for shelter operation.

    Minimum Qualification:High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
    • Substitution 1: One-year related experience and/or training
    • Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and experience.

    *Must possess the ability to recognize signs of animal neglect, abuse and cruelty, and the ability to determine breeds, species and gender of animals.

    A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

    *Proof of all certifications must be provided.

    Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.” For more information or to apply for this position, please visit the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org

    Applications are also available at the following locations (Our offices are closed on Fridays):

    • Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street
    • Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1
    • P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Fax: (985) 446-8429


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  • JOB TITLE: Mechanic 3 (2 positions available)
    OPENING DATE: Thursday, June 19, 2025
    CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025
    SALARY RANGE: $17.26 - $32.88 per hour at 40 hours per week
    JOB TYPE: Full-time, Classified
    DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
    LOCATION: Parish-wide (1 Galliano homebase, 1 Raceland homebase)
     

    Nature of Job: Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as gasoline and diesel- powered engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and construction machinery and equipment.

    Minimum Qualification:High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED); and five (5) years related experience and/or training

    • Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and training in the operation, maintenance, and repair of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; and working knowledge of the operational hazards and associated safety precautions in the repair of heavy equipment and engines required

    *Must possess the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

    A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

    *Proof of all certifications must be provided.

    Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”

    Applications are also available at the following locations (Our offices are closed on Fridays):

    • Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street
    • Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1
    • P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Fax: (985) 446-8429

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