Maintenance Foreman

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Maintenance Foreman Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Hort - Concrete Supervision (Victor C Lathan (00003384)) Work Location: 0100 Landscape Services Building Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades. Job Description: This position is responsible in assisting supervisor in the planning, implementation and completion of a variety of concrete work including but not limited to all sidewalks, roadside and parking lot curbs, plazas, sitting areas, retaining walls and other concrete, paver, and brick landscape details. Requires the ability to read blueprints, layout work, use leveling instruments, figure angles and curves, square a form and be familiar with all types of concrete and finishing techniques. This position supervises a crew of concrete finishers, maintenance repairers, equipment operators, contract laborers/inmate support and others as assigned. Job Duties: 80%- Supervises, directs, and works with a crew of concrete finishers, maintenance repairers, equipment operators, and others as assigned to perform concrete form and finish work. Assures accuracy and neatness of work. Maintains a clean and safe work site at all times. Indirectly supervises assigned inmate crews for breakout and general clean out and preparation work and follow-up grading and job site clean up work. Directs subordinates on tasks to minimize idle time by performing simultaneous form work and concrete pours. 5%- Assists supervisor with planning, scheduling, purchasing and completing required administrative paperwork necessary to complete assigned tasks. 5%- Completes daily administrative paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, requests for leave and human resource tasks for assigned crew. 5%- Supervises and performs preventative maintenance, repair and cleaning work on assigned equipment. Works with the shop foreman to assure that all equipment is kept in good condition and ready for service. 5%- Performs miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on‑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. Special or Physical Qualifications: This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is classified as a safety and security‑sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. Certifications/Licenses: Valid Louisiana Class E License Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details: Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months. Posting Date: August 17, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 31, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. 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