Job Description

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

Pollock, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

R00111229

Department

LSU Agricultural Center

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

12/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture's valuable contributions to the state's economy. Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more. The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana. For more information, please visit LSU AgCenter.


We are looking for Maintenance Foreman that will manage the construction, maintenance, and repair activities at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center. Additional information about the facilities can be found here: Grant Walker Educational Center.

Minimum Qualifications

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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 building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR



Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant; OR



Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus two years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:


As a Maintenance Foreman you will manage the overall grounds at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, which is a 90-acre facility. In this role, you will:

Supervise the maintenance, repair, and renovation of all facilities. (60%) Directs landscaping of campground. (20%) Prepares, plans, and approves requisition materials. Directs purchasing, requisitions, and warehousing of adequate inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment. (15%) Directs the Grant Walker Safety Program. (5%)

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. This position requires a Certified Wastewater Operator - Level 1 certification or the ability to obtain one within 24 months as a condition of employment. Work Schedule: Saturday work for camp events and alternate schedules (evenings) during summer camp may be required. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Location: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, Pollock, La. This position is not eligible for remote employment.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU. Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:


For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at rsmelley@agcenter.lsu.edu.



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:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 your years of service increase.

Retirement

- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others