Facility Maintenance Manager A

Office of Management and Finance Division:
Maintenance & Engineering

Location:

East Baton Rouge

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

The Facility Maintenance Manager A will be responsible for leading the statewide engineering and maintenance operations for Louisiana Works. This position exercises independent judgment in planning, coordinating, and managing the activities of the Engineering and Maintenance Division to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of agency facilities and infrastructure. The incumbent establishes priorities, allocates resources, oversees maintenance and renovation projects, and ensures compliance with applicable building, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting the agency's operational needs across the state.

Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency’s fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions. We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations. OMF does not deliver direct services to the public.

• Five 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.

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

• Oversees maintenance, renovations, and preventive maintenance for Louisiana Works facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, painting, telecommunications, computer cabling, and specialized equipment.
• Directs maintenance supervisors and staff to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of agency facilities and equipment.
• Manages division personnel activities, including recruitment, performance management, maintaining SF-3 Position Descriptions, and recommending hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the maintenance work order system by prioritizing requests, assigning projects, monitoring progress, and providing status updates to agency leadership.
• Reviews and approves purchasing and requisition requests, manages maintenance inventory, and ensures accurate maintenance records are maintained.
• Directs and performs electrical installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment Type:
Probational

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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