Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager A

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Kinder 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety working in a correctional facility where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.

Allen Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Facility Asst. Maintenance Manager A that will be responsible for managing the Maintenance Foreman. The incumbent of this position will assist the Facility Maintenance Manager with major maintenance projects preventative maintenance schedules maintenance budget meet with architects and engineers and other duties as assigned.

Why work for DOC

• Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
• Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post-retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements .

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in the building construction trade building construction building maintenance or road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR

Completion of a two-year training program in general building construction construction technology or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trade building construction building maintenance or road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR

Twelve semester hours in a construction field or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trade building construction building maintenance or road or bridge construction or maintenance.

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:

• Assist in planning coordinating and supervising daily maintenance operations across the facility.
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for buildings equipment and utility systems.
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with safety standards security protocols and facility policies.
• Support supervision and training of maintenance staff inmate workers and contracted service providers.
• Conduct inspections to identify repair needs and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance records work orders and inventory of tools supplies and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and support operational continuity during critical incidents.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to prioritize projects and support long-term infrastructure planning.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type: PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

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.

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.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available click HERE.

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:

Samantha Jefferson

Human Resources Department

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Required Experience:

Manager