Maintenance Foreman

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola 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 for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.

Incumbent of this position performs maintenance work and supervises skilled inmate craftsmen (5 10) in the Maintenance Department at Louisiana State Penitentiary. LSP encompassessquare feet of enclosed building space in 489 buildings.

Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) is the states only Class 1A facility and the only correctional facility providing custody and control of adult male inmates who have been sentenced to death.

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 / 10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements .

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.

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 as a parks building and grounds attendant; 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 as a parks building and grounds attendant; 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 as a parks building and grounds attendant.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

Engages in and / or supervises skilled inmate craftsmen in performing the following.

ELECTRICAL the repair and installation of receptacles transformer banks multibreakers electrical wiring fans dishwashing and cooking equipment security lights generators power lines guide wires and any other electrical work.

PLUMBING the installation of commercial appliances and plumbing fixtures water and gas lines adjustments of gas regulators and related appliances and fixtures.

CARPENTRY repairing roofs hanging doors installing floor tiles sheetrock constructing shelves guard rails small buildings and the laying of concrete blocks and bricks.

WELDING the maintenance and repair of water lines calderas gates fences gas lines (includes heavy equipment and pressure boilers with assistance of outside vendors).

MASONRY the laying of brick terra cotta ceramic and hollow tile and other building blocks.

REFRIGERATION the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning systems refrigerators several large walk-in coolers ice makers and exhaust fans.

Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels minimum medium maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Support the Facility Maintenance Manager

Position-Specific Details :

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

Note regarding the advertised pay range : The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information :

This is a 24 hour facility.

How to Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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Key Skills

Employee Evaluation,Lawn Care,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Commercial Driving,Landscape Maintenance,Paving,Maintenance,Heavy Lifting,Leadership Experience,Mowing,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4177 - 7518