MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to supervise maintenance staff and oversee renovations, preventive maintenance, grounds, and equipment within a healthcare-focused setting.

The role requires coordinating with Facility Maintenance Manager A and Administrative Program Director 3, supervising journeyman-level trades, and contributing to budget planning. Expect an 8-hour shift schedule with on-call pay at CLSSC in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, or related fields.
• Two-year vocational program in general building construction or engineering plus two years of related experience.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering plus two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operation of the maintenance department by scheduling, supervising and directing renovations, preventive maintenance, and general maintenance.
• Meet with supervisors to discuss ongoing projects and repairs.
• Supervise journeyman-level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and other maintenance work.
• Oversee servicing and repair of lawn equipment, refrigerators, stoves and hot water systems; prepare maintenance reports.
• Assist with building safety inspections and deficiency resolution with the Fire Marshall.
• Review blueprints for remodeling projects.
• Perform asbestos inspections and unoccupied building inspections.
• Assist in preparing the department annual budget and five-year capital budget requests.

Education

Four years of experience in building trades

Two-year vocational program in general building construction

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) is a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Foreman to join our dedicated team. As a Maintenance Foreman at CLSSC, you’ll supervise maintenance staff and play a vital role in the overall well-being of our residents.

If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus two years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.

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

Job Duties

• Assist Facility Maintenance Manager A in the daily operation of the maintenance department by scheduling, supervising and directing renovations, new construction, preventive maintenance, general maintenance, grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, welding, air conditioning and heating systems.
• Meet with Facility Maintenance Manager A and Administrative Program Director 3 to discuss ongoing projects and repairs.
• Participates and supervises journeyman‑level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and other maintenance work.
• Supervise the servicing and repair of a variety of basic lawn mowers, refrigerators, stoves, hot water mechanical equipment and prepares time, work and maintenance reports.
• Assist Fire Marshall with inspection of buildings for safety and resolve deficiencies noted.
• Prepare and review blueprints for remodeling projects.
• Perform asbestos and unoccupied building inspections.
• Assist Facility Maintenance Manager A in preparation of department annual budget and in determining which projects are considered for five‑year Capital Outlay Budget Request for repairs, replacement, and upgrades.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center employees.

Work Schedule: Will be required to work 8 hour shifts.

Compensation: This position qualifies for on-call pay.

Contact Information

Central LA Supports and Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303
318-487-5484

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