PROPERTY MANAGER (1247)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government in Gretna, LA, seeks a Property Manager for East Jefferson vacancies in JeffCAP. This role plans and oversees maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction of parish-owned facilities, coordinating with vendors and supervising staff.

You will conduct inspections, schedule work orders, and ensure safety and compliance. Essential emergency duty status; valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; plus, at least two (2) years of experience in the class of Property Manager, Assistant or Building Maintenance Supervisor.
• OR Four (4) years of full‑time, paid work experience in the property management or construction field, responsible for inspecting and supervising the maintenance, repair, and renovation of commercial facilities. Work must include a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience overseeing at least two trades and estimating labor and materials costs for such projects in commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees all maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction of parish-owned facilities within the assigned Department.
• Manages and supervises maintenance and safety for JeffCAP facilities on the East Bank and West Bank; conducts inspections, regular site visits, and schedules repairs.
• Coordinates with contracted vendors to complete tasks and facilitates project completion through all phases.
• Maintains a 'work order' system for staff job assignments.

Job description

Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS. This employment list will also be used for future EAST *AND * WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work

This position plans and oversees all maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction of parish-owned facilities within the assigned Department. For the current vacancy in the JeffCAP Department, the property manager will manage and supervise maintenance and safety for JeffCAP facilities on the East Bank and West Bank of Jefferson Parish. This employee conducts inspections, regular site visits, and schedules repairs, including coordinating with contracted vendors to complete tasks. Facilitates project completion through all phases. Plans, implements, and supervises all necessary maintenance, repair, and/or reconditioning of all JeffCAP buildings under jurisdiction; maintains a "work order" system for staff job assignments. Performs related work as required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. This position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications

Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; plus, at least two (2) years of experience in the class of Property Manager, Assistant or Building Maintenance Supervisor. OR Four (4) years of full‑time, paid work experience in the property management or construction field, responsible for inspecting and supervising the maintenance, repair, and renovation of commercial facilities. Work must include a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience overseeing at least two trades and estimating labor and materials costs for such projects in commercial facilities.