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About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of WS-215. The Office of State Buildings maintains and operates all facilities under the jurisdiction of the Division of Administration.

This currently includes over 6 million sq. ft., primarily office buildings as well as other occupancy types. Included among our facilities are many office buildings that house various state agencies providing service to the public

The mission of the Office of State Buildings is to provide for the operations and maintenance within and around all building facilities under Division of Administration jurisdiction. Four regional divisions perform operations and maintenance: Alexandria/Lafayette Region, Shreveport/Monroe Region, New Orleans Region, and the Baton Rouge Region. The Operations Division has local and regional responsibilities for operations and preventive maintenance.

Four distinct functional divisions perform repairs and minor construction: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Horticultural. These divisions have statewide responsibilities over maintenance functions. Large construction projects and repairs are handled via contracts through Facility Planning and Control and/or the Office of State Procurement.

This position is responsible for all construction maintenance and repair activities in all Office of State Buildings including work performed by outside contractors. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes 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 carpentry trade.

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: Assist in the managerial functions relative to building maintenance, construction, and renovation of all OSB state owned buildings concerning Architectural items. Assist in the administration of contracts for construction and maintenance to ensure contractors comply with specifications.

Oversee the repair, alteration, or maintenance of Architectural items in OSB buildings. Inspect buildings and structures and plans to determine materials and time required to estimate the cost of repairs or construction. Maintain close and open communications with the Facility Maintenance Manager C on problems, short and long-term requirements, priority changes, and provides input for long-range departmental plans and systems requirements within all OSB state buildings.

Conduct safety meetings to ensure each employee is aware of his responsibility to comply with the safety rules of the Office of State Buildings and the Division of Administration. Perform administrative functions, leave approval, time sheets, etc. Interview new applicants, makes recommendations for personnel actions, evaluates personnel for hiring and training, recommends promotions, completes annual service ratings, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.

Attend required trainings as well as other trainings offered through the Division of Administration. Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Manager C, and upper management of OSB. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities 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. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.

New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. * 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. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application.

The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R.

Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov.