FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER B

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee statewide building maintenance for agency properties. The role focuses on coordinating repairs, managing purchases, and supervising contractors to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

Applicants should have five years in building construction or maintenance or related fields, with alternative pathways described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in building construction, maintenance, or related work.
• Alternative combinations include road or bridge construction or maintenance.
• Formal training or hours in construction may substitute for part of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures repairs are properly reported and completed.
• Coordinates maintenance services, materials, and invoice payments.
• Reviews leases related to construction and grounds.
• Inspects buildings proactively to identify needed improvements.
• Manages purchasing and inventory of supplies.
• Reviews service contracts and construction drawings; schedules shutdowns.
• Attends pre-bid and pre-construction conferences for renovations.
• Oversees contractors and vendors per plans and schedules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Vendor management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Education

Two-year building construction training

18 semester hours in construction/engineering

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Facility Maintenance Manager B

This position is responsible for managing the building maintenance of all Department of Children and Family Services buildings (agency owned, state/government owned and leased) throughout the state.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Five years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR

Completion of a two-year training program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus three years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR

Eighteen semester hours in a construction field or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance.

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

Job Duties

• Ensures repairs are properly reported and completed.
• Coordinates all maintenance service and repairs including monitoring selection, ordering, and receiving of material, and payment of invoices for projects.
• Reviews all leases relative to construction and facility grounds for the Department.
• Makes regular inspections of all buildings, agency owned, state/government owned and leased to proactively identify and track needed improvements and repairs that have not been reported and ensure maintenance issues are handled timely.
• Manages purchasing and requisitioning of adequate inventories of supplies and materials needed.
• Reviews and comments on service and repair contracts, as well as construction project design documents and drawings. Schedules shutdowns so as to not interfere with normal daily operations.
• Attends pre-bid and pre-construction conferences for building renovations and new constructions.
• Oversees work by contractors/vendors in accordance with approved plans and schedules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location: Baton Rouge, La

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.