MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

State of Louisiana; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Deferred compensation

Flexible benefits

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, LA is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to oversee facility maintenance operations at Allen Correctional Center. The role ensures safety, security, and full functionality for staff and inmates.

Qualifications include experience in building trades and ability to supervise inmate crews; strong organizational skills and sound judgment are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate maintenance crews performing repairs and upkeep.
• Maintain electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and infrastructure systems.
• Plan and prioritize repairs and preventative maintenance to avoid disruption.

Skills

Supervise inmate crews

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Education

Two-year vocational program in building trades/engineering

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER Kinder, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Allen Correctional Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Maintenance Foreman to join our team. This position plays a vital role in overseeing and coordinating facility maintenance operations to ensure the institution remains safe, secure, and fully functional for both staff and inmates. The ideal candidate has experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and preventative maintenance, along with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively supervise inmate maintenance crews.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Supervise inmate maintenance crews performing repairs and upkeep
• Maintain critical systems such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and infrastructure
• Plan and prioritize repairs and preventative maintenance to avoid disruption

Work Environment

• Employee will work for the Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager A

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

Samantha Jefferson
Human Resources Department
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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 earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

• 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

Retirement

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