Maintenance Foreman

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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-the-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:

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=129230

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact at Victor Lathan at vlatha1@lsu.edu.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

   

Posting Date:

August 3, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 10, 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!

 

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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