• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

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

Job Duties:

Preventive and General Maintenance
• Performs general and preventive maintenance on all State-owned building systems and equipment, including:
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Plumbing (water and sewage) systems
• Architectural components (carpentry, painting, and other building-related work)
• All other building systems as required
• Meets with tenants to discuss building issues and maintenance concerns
• Submits work requests through the LaGOV ERP System to ensure timely scheduling and completion of maintenance tasks.
• Prepares purchase requests to obtain purchase orders for supplies and materials needed for building operations, including light bulbs, ballasts, wiring, construction materials, and office supplies.

Oversight of Work Performed by Service Contractors
• Oversees the performance of contractors providing building maintenance services, including janitorial, waste disposal, security, window cleaning, pest control, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Ensures all contractual work is performed in accordance with specifications.
• Maintains copies of all maintenance contracts for reference and compliance.
• Receives and responds to tenant complaints regarding contractor performance.
• Meets with Facility Maintenance Managers or contractors to recommend improvements in service quality.
• Meets with tenant committees to discuss concerns, evacuation planning, fire and safety programs, and access/egress coordination when directed or in the absence of a supervisor.

Supervision
• Directly supervises the Maintenance Repair Master in the performance of equipment and building maintenance duties.
• Assigns and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors attendance and work schedules.
• Prepares annual performance evaluations.
• Recommends disciplinary actions, commendations, and merit increases as appropriate.

Property Control
• Conducts the annual Property Control Inventory for all OSB-owned equipment within the assigned sector to ensure accountability and proper asset management

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People 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.

*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.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:Erica.Gay@la.gov