The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Foreman to join our Facilities Management Department at the New Iberia Research Center. This position provides supervision, guidance, logistical support, and limited administration to a team of skilled journeyman crafts and their helpers engaged in maintenance, construction, and repair work throughout the facility.

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:

• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to determine the need for various types of repairs or maintenance work.

• Review work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.

• Estimate labor and material costs; requisition necessary supplies, tools, and equipment for maintenance projects.

• Create sketches or layouts for proposed building renovations or maintenance modifications.

• Assign maintenance staff and crews to perform a variety of construction, repair, and upkeep duties.

• Supervise journeyman-level work across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, and painting.

• Oversee the servicing and repair of mechanical and facility-related equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, stoves, hot water systems, and refrigeration units).

• Maintain accurate time, work, and maintenance reports for management review.

• Evaluate staff performance, approve leave requests, and monitor attendance and productivity.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, preventive maintenance schedules, and institutional policies.

• Provide technical direction and guidance to maintenance personnel to ensure work efficiency and adherence to procedures.

• Collaborate with department leadership to coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities across facilities.

  
  

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center, 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, LA 70506

Compensation: This position has a minimum hourly rate of $24.10/hour

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
faye.cormier@louisiana.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Human Resources