Maintenance Foreman
About The Position
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov 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 motivated and detail-oriented Maintenance Foreman to join our team. This position plays a vital role in overseeing and coordinating facility maintenance operations to ensure the institution remains safe, secure, and fully functional for both staff and inmates. The ideal candidate has experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and preventative maintenance, along with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively supervise inmate maintenance crews.
Requirements
- 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.
- Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and preventative maintenance
- Strong organizational skills
- Sound judgment
- Ability to effectively supervise inmate maintenance crews
Responsibilities
- Supervise inmate maintenance crews performing repairs and upkeep
- Maintain critical systems such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and infrastructure
- Plan and prioritize repairs and preventative maintenance to avoid disruption
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
