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About This Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY – Angola, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. The Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee all facility maintenance operations across the institution. This leadership role is essential in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our buildings, infrastructure, and equipment. We are looking for an experienced professional who demonstrates strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage a diverse maintenance team in a complex correctional environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to operational excellence, preventive maintenance, and supporting the institution’s mission through dependable and strategic facilities management. Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR Completion of a two-year training program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus three years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR Eighteen semester hours in a construction field or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties Direct, plan, and supervise all maintenance operations across the Louisiana State Penitentiary, including building systems, grounds, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient facility operations. Manage, assign, and oversee work performed by maintenance staff, including skilled trades, technicians, and support personnel; ensure work quality, adherence to safety standards, and timely completion of tasks. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems, and institutional equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life. Review work orders, prioritize maintenance needs, and coordinate projects with institutional leadership to ensure operational continuity and resource availability. Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance issues, safety hazards, and repair needs; initiate corrective actions and long‑term solutions. Coordinate and monitor contractor performance for specialized maintenance or construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and institutional policies. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and inventory; prepare reports for administrative and regulatory review. Assist with budget planning by providing input on materials, supplies, equipment needs, and project costs; ensure cost-effective utilization of resources. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, institutional rules, and state maintenance standards; lead efforts to promote safe work practices among staff. Collaborate closely with security, operations, and administrative departments to support facility readiness and solve operational challenges. Participate in emergency response operations, providing leadership and technical expertise during critical incidents, equipment failures, or severe weather events. Position-Specific Details Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC) The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment. Other Important Information IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. This is a 24-hour facility. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact: Chassity Rheams Human Resources Department Chassity.Rheams@la.gov Ph: (225) 655-2056 Fax: (225) 342-5968 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. Benefits Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others #J-18808-Ljbffr