FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER A

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.

About the role

This position reports directly to the Assistant District Administrator of Operations. The Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for continually developing and implementing a safe and cost-effective facility maintenance program, aimed at preserving assets and optimizing the functions of all facilities, while adhering to budgetary constraints, policies, and procedures. This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 701.

Responsibilities

• Delegates and supervises job duties for complex building system functions and assures operability of the system through coordination with subordinate and contract personnel.
• Provides supervision and broad direction for the maintenance and repair of all facility utilities, including oversight and operation of Energy and Automation Management systems.
• Prepares and reviews construction/maintenance documents and expenditures for contracts, projects, and RFPs. Approves purchasing requests up to approved limits.
• Provides and prepares documentation for deficiency reports on state contracts and projects for review and/or discipline to other state agencies.
• Supervises and delegates job duties for subordinate personnel and project contractors in the maintenance, repair, and renovations of all facilities.
• Directs purchasing and requisitioning of adequate inventories of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Maintains records incidental to all activities of the facility.
• Reviews and evaluates subordinate personnel performance.
• Prepares facility-related information and reports to justify all expenditures and manpower. Reviews and evaluates contractors' and vendors' performance for justification of expenditures and manpower costs.

Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Square Footage: Includes only the area of all buildings covered and enclosed by exterior walls.
• Budget: Includes preparation, spending, and accountability (e.g., who signs the purchase orders).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Pay

Facility Maintenance Manager A – $65,728.00 annual. Additional compensation may be considered in accordance with extraordinary qualifications, State Civil Service Rules, and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants), a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees), or by detail to special duty.