MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Maintenance Foreman

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture's valuable contributions to the state's economy. Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more. The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana.

We are looking for a Maintenance Foreman that will manage the construction, maintenance, and repair activities at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center. Additional information about the facilities can be found here : LSU AgCenter.

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Job Specification :

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

Job Duties and Other Information :

Job Duties :

As a Maintenance Foreman you will manage the overall grounds at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, which is a 90-acre facility. In this role, you will :

• Supervise the maintenance, repair, and renovation of all facilities. (60%)
• Directs landscaping of campground. (20%)
• Prepares, plans, and approves requisition materials. Directs purchasing, requisitions, and warehousing of adequate inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment. (15%)
• Directs the Grant Walker Safety Program. (5%)

Position-Specific Details :

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply :

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy contact : Rebecca Smelley at rsmelley@agcenter.lsu.edu.