ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 120-2025 BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: September 10, 2025 Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE: October 10, 2025 Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

*SALARY: Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

MW-213 $43,784 - $52,541 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase

*Salary indicates typical starting range.

Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified*

*Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Serves as Grounds Foreman under the supervision of the Facility Engineer and Senior Advisor. Provide supervision for the mechanical and grounds maintenance personnel at Gillis W. Long Center (GWLC). Responsible for supervising the maintenance of 455 acres of land which are lawns, flower gardens, shrubbery, trees, playgrounds, recreational lakes and ponds, swimming pool, obstacle and ropes course, system of drainage ditches, wastewater disposal plant, outlying pastureland, cemetery and numerous buildings and structures. Supervise the control of work operations and subordinates. Perform operations with general instruction, established policies, and is accountable for quantity and quality of work produced. Must possess the ability to anticipate requirements and make necessary recommendations for the efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned work by subordinates with general work schedules set by supervisory levels. Assists in the scheduling of maintenance and mechanical operation on various types and sizes of mechanical equipment consisting of cranes, earth movers, bulldozers, tractors, mowing machines, road graders, back hoes, emergency electric generators, lawn equipment, tree maintenance equipment, pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application equipment etc. Administers and directs programs and projects for the operations, maintenance, repairs, construction, alteration and security of grounds and equipment as it applies to Ground/Maintenance Management. Participate in program and policy development for GWLC on matters concerning grounds and mechanical maintenance. Direct the supervision of activities as it relates to grounds and maintenance. Accept and assign all work orders, determine work order priorities and prepare estimates for repair costs. Make recommendations as to whether work will be performed in-house or by contract. Provide follow-up to ensure schedules are implemented. Track work planned, in progress, deferred, and waiting for parts or materials. Initiate appropriate action to conclude projects. Prepare statistical information and reports. Manage pest management programs as it relates to mosquito control and ornamental and turf pests. Perform all supervisory functions to include setting performance standards, evaluating performance of subordinates. handle disciplinary matters, approve leave, training, time absentees. Track and ensure all subordinates receive Louisiana Employee Online (LEO) approved training. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

• State Application: The LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) is located at
  http://geauxguard.la.gov/join-us/state-technician-vacancies