Senior Maintenance Specialist III — Plants & Facilities Lead

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III to lead plant and site teams, plan construction-related tasks, and implement improved procedures. You will troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, manage parts and inventory, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities and grounds.

You may also be tasked with on-call responsibilities and training new staff, while maintaining documentation and liaising with customers and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or two-year vocational degree in mechanical, electrical or welding with two years of related experience, or four+ years in maintenance roles.
• State wastewater certifications may be required within 3 years for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance work teams and coordinate tasks for projects.
• Plan for construction and facility needs and prepare plans accordingly.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Requisition parts, document work orders, and maintain CMMS records.
• Ensure safety standards and proper use of PPE; train new staff.
• Interact with customers and maintain buildings/grounds; operate pumps and fueling of rental equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Education

Associates Degree in mechanical/electrical/welding or two year vocational degree

Tools

CMMS

Power tools

Job description

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III to lead plant and site teams, plan construction-related tasks, and implement improved procedures. You will troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, manage parts and inventory, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities and grounds.

You may also be tasked with on-call responsibilities and training new staff, while maintaining documentation and liaising with customers and vendors as needed.