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Job Description
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of experience in the building construction trades, mechanical trades, or general building maintenance, three of which must have been at the journeyman level. NOTES: In trades classifications, two years of experience are required at the apprentice level before experience will be credited at the journeyman level. Journeyman level work is skilled, advanced trades work. Qualifying mechanical trades at the apprentice level include Mobile Equipment Maintenance Mechanic and Trades Apprentice doing mechanic work. Mechanical trades jobs which qualify for the required specialized experience include Machinist, Mobile Equipment Master Mechanic and Mobile Equipment Overhaul Mechanic. Experience as construction superintendent, project manager or project leader in construction involving no hands-on trades experience will not be considered qualifying. Function of Work: To provide supervision, guidance, logistical support and limited administration to a group of heterogeneous journeyman crafts and their helpers. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: General from a Maintenance Superintendent or agency official of higher grade. Supervision Exercised: Direct over a variety of journeyman jobs. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from other Foreman jobs by its full time supervision of a staff of various journeyman positions. Differs from other non-foreman jobs by its performance of first line supervision. Differs from Maintenance Superintendent by lack of responsibility for supervision of subordinate Foreman. Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for various types of repairs or maintenance work. Inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards. Makes estimates of cost of labor and materials and requisitions supplies and equipment. Makes sketches of proposed changes to be made in renovation of buildings. Makes assignments of subordinates or crews providing a variety of maintenance construction or repair. Supervises journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting and other maintenance work. Supervises the servicing and repair of a variety of basic lawn mowers, refrigerators, stoves, hot water mechanical equipment. Prepares time, work and maintenance reports. Evaluates performance of employees and performs limited administrative functions, leave approval, time absentees, etc. Benefits
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.
Flexible Working Arrangements – The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.
Professional Development - The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.
Insurance Coverage – Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State’s own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org.
Deferred Compensation – As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
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 you years of service increase.
Retirement – The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS) is a qualified defined benefit pension and retirement plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. LASERS provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Additional information on this program can be found at www.lasers.louisiana.gov.
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