Maintenance Foreman

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Maintenance Department as a Maintenance Foreman who provides supervision, guidance, logistical support and limited administration to a group of heterogeneous journeyman crafts and their helpers.

The Maintenance Foreman plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients, and ensuring our facilities are maintained accordingly. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”:   Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

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 park operations and grounds maintenance; 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 park operations and grounds maintenance; 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 park operations and grounds maintenance.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Determines assignments of subordinates and participates in performing a variety of maintenance duties, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mobile equipment operations, ground maintenance, welding, locksmith, etc.
• Ensures that subordinates are equipped with the proper tools, supplies, and safety equipment to perform their work.
• Transports vehicles and equipment to vendors and ensures service is complete.
• Checks work orders and invoices for correct information.
• Counsels employees in work procedures problem areas, policies, and regulations.
• Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for various types of repairs or maintenance work.
• Assists Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager in the coordination of work/projects with contractors, engineers, architects, department heads, etc.
• Responds to emergency callbacks and assists with other duties assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Transfer

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Maintenance Foreman

Compensation: This position has a minimum hire rate of $1,928 bi-weekly and may be eligible for on call pay.

Weekday/Nights on call pay-$2.15 hourly

Weekend/Holiday on call pay- $2.25 hourly

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

* 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kelcie Cox

318-484-6333

Central Louisiana State Hospital

Kelcie.Cox@la.gov