Maintenance Foreman

Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Mandeville, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

CRT-2026-220947-MBT

Department Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks Opening Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date 5/22/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. This position is located at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA. The purpose of this position is to provide supervision, guidance, & logistical support in the general maintenance and repairs of varied facilities, buildings, equipment, and grounds at the site. 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. 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:

Directs skilled workers in repairing, painting, general maintenance, etc. of existing buildings and facilities at the park. Conducts scheduled inspections of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment. Inspects work in progress and provides guidance to maintenance staff on job sites. Makes estimates of cost of labor and materials. Implements the execution of routine & preventative maintenance programs such as prioritization, planning, scheduling, and adjusting work projects to maximize customer service and efficient and effective operations Maintains proper inventory of supplies and equipment and performs servicing and repairs on equipment as needed. Regularly inspects property for safety and security issues including, but not limited to, non-functioning lights, trip hazards, broken fences, exposed wiring, pot holes, landscaping issues, etc. Trains staff in proper chemical and equipment usage, proper facility preparation, facility maintenance, etc. Performs any and all custodial duties as needed to maintain clean and sanitary conditions, to include but not limited to, cabins, meeting rooms, bathhouses, pavilions, etc. Assists with cleaning and disinfecting facilities, mopping, sweeping, strip linens, stock cabins, remove trash and debris, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Fontainebleau State Park in

Mandeville, LA Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotion, or Detail to

Special Duty Work Schedule:

State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.

Travel:

Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events, as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty. 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 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. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax:

(225) 342-7928 mthibodaux@crt.la.gov 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. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: 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