FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER A

Posting number: 402-26-057

Department: DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary

Job classification: FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER A

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Maintenance

Summary

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee all facility maintenance operations across the institution. This leadership role is essential in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our buildings, infrastructure, and equipment. We are looking for an experienced professional who demonstrates strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage a diverse maintenance team in a complex correctional environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to operational excellence, preventive maintenance, and supporting the institution’s mission through dependable and strategic facilities management.
Examples of dutiesFive years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR

Completion of a two-year training program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus three years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance; OR

Eighteen semester hours in a construction field or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trade or building maintenance; or in road or bridge construction or maintenance. Qualifications

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

Supplemental informationJob Duties:

• Direct, plan, and supervise all maintenance operations across the Louisiana State Penitentiary, including building systems, grounds, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient facility operations.

• Manage, assign, and oversee work performed by maintenance staff, including skilled trades, technicians, and support personnel; ensure work quality, adherence to safety standards, and timely completion of tasks.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems, and institutional equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

• Review work orders, prioritize maintenance needs, and coordinate projects with institutional leadership to ensure operational continuity and resource availability.

• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance issues, safety hazards, and repair needs; initiate corrective actions and long-term solutions.

• Coordinate and monitor contractor performance for specialized maintenance or construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and institutional policies.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and inventory; prepare reports for administrative and regulatory review.

• Assist with budget planning by providing input on materials, supplies, equipment needs, and project costs; ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, institutional rules, and state maintenance standards; lead efforts to promote safe work practices among staff.

• Collaborate closely with security, operations, and administrative departments to support facility readiness and solve operational challenges.

• Participate in emergency response operations, providing leadership and technical expertise during critical incidents, equipment failures, or severe weather events.

Position-Specific Details: 

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

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 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.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

Chassity.Rheams@la.gov

Ph: (225) 655-2056

Fax: (225) 342-5968