Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Columbia, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 403CCY-223020-GOL Department Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date 07/06/2026 Closing Date 7/11/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Columbia Center for Youth 132 LA-850, Columbia, LA 71418 https://ojj.la.gov/location/columbia-center-for-youth The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Foreman to lead facility maintenance operations and supervise a team of repair personnel. This role is critical to ensuring that secure care environments remain safe, functional, and compliant with state standards. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality infrastructure in support of youth rehabilitation and staff safety. 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 as a parks building and grounds attendant; 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 as a parks building and grounds attendant; 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 as a parks building and grounds attendant. 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:

Supervise maintenance staff and assign daily work orders and repair tasks Oversee repairs and upkeep of facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety codes and agency standards Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; coordinate procurement as needed Train and mentor maintenance personnel in proper techniques and safety procedures Respond to emergency repair needs and prioritize tasks based on operational urgency Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent Collaborate with facility leadership to plan preventive maintenance and capital improvements

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, Louisiana.

Appointment Type:

Full-time, probational The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c) . The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.

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