Maintenance Foreman

About This Job

The Lakefront Management Authority manages , controls, regulates, operates, and maintains any non-flood protection facility or improvement asset or function within a levee district within the jurisdiction of a flood protection authority.

About This Position

This position serves as the project manager for maintenance operations.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Leading Effective Teams: The ability to guide and motivate a team to create, plan for, and achieve goals

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.

Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close out all project goals within the established timeline.

Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization

Note: Only Applicants who are current Classified permanent employees of the Lakefront Management Authority will be eligible

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Provides supervision to various maintenance contractors as needed by assigning work, providing guidance on work procedures, addressing questions and issues, etc
• Oversees the repair, maintenance, and renovation of energy management systems in the Terminal building and airport facilities
• Monitors weekly generator tests and coordinates annual testing as required
• Safeguards that the day-to-day maintenance required to ensure functionality and environmental compliance is performed.
• Oversees the repair, maintenance, and renovation of energy management systems in LMA facilities
• Assign routine maintenance such as changing air filters, replacing light bulbs, cleaning and servicing heating, ventilation, etc., to lower maintenance repairer positions
• Monitors weekly generator tests and coordinates annual testing as required

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional Note : Only Applicants who are current Classified permanent employees of the Lakefront Management Authority will be eligible

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

Keljuane Brownfield

Lakefront Management Authority

(504) 293-2473

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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.

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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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 – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• 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

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

DP: Developing Plans - How well do you create and organize plans to reach goals effectively?

• I set vague goals, build unstructured plans, misjudge resources, and leave out key details.
• I set clear goals, build logical strategies, and plan tasks with realistic timelines and resources.
• I align SMART goals to priorities, use evidence to guide planning, and build actionable plans with milestones.
• I anticipate risks, adapt plans, connect strategy to execution, and equip others with tools for success.

DP: Developing Plans - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

LET: Leading Effective Teams - How well do you guide and support teams to work together and reach shared goals?

• I struggle to provide direction, build trust, or communicate effectively. I avoid delegation or decision-making.
• I offer basic guidance and occasional feedback, but sometimes delay addressing issues or miss important gaps.
• I set clear direction, encourage teamwork, communicate well, make sound decisions, and delegate tasks effectively.
• I build high-performing teams, empower others, adapt communication to the situation, and lead with vision and trust.

LET: Leading Effective Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

MPr: Managing Projects - How well do you plan and manage projects to meet goals, timelines, and deliverables?

• I struggle to plan or coordinate projects and often have difficulty managing teams, resources, or communication.
• I complete basic project tasks with support, but I may miss deadlines or struggle to resolve issues.
• I create project plans, manage risks, work well with teams, communicate clearly, and track progress against milestones.
• I lead large or complex projects, plan ahead for risks, guide others, and use lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.

MPr: Managing Projects - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

TS: Thinking Strategically - How do you connect your work to long-term goals and anticipate what’s ahead?

• I don’t connect my actions to long-term goals and have trouble anticipating outcomes or using evidence.
• I mostly focus on immediate needs and have limited awareness of trends, risks, or stakeholder perspectives.
• I align my actions with long-term goals and consider trends, evidence, and stakeholder needs when making decisions.
• I anticipate future risks and opportunities and shape long-term strategies by integrating trends, diverse perspectives, and long-term priorities.

TS: Thinking Strategically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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