LSU Shreveport is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Foreman in the Facility Services department. This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating maintenance staff and activities to ensure the effective operation, repair, and upkeep of campus buildings and equipment. We are looking for a skilled, dependable leader with strong technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient campus environment.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Supervise and evaluate maintenance staff
• Lead and oversee day to day work
• Document all activities via CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)
• Ensure all preventative maintenance tasks are completed on time
• Routinely report to Associate Director and other department leaders the status of repairs special needs and concerns regarding maintenance activities
• Work with approved vendors and contractors to perform maintenance related tasks

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu

LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information:

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:
Jennifer Isaac

LSUS Department of Human Resource Management

Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS

(318) 797-5279