Summary
Location
United States
Salary
$50k - $90k
Type
full-time
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Job Posting Title:
AgCenter Maintenance Foreman
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAG PL4 - Grant Walker Education Center (Christine Noel Bergeron (00007421))
Work Location:
Camp Grant Walker Office
Pay Grade:
Classified Technician and Skilled Trades
Job Description:
129230
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
WS215 $50,128 - $90,210
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/27/2026
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide supervision, guidance, logistical support and limited administration to a group of heterogeneous journeyman crafts and their helpers.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Maintenance Superintendent or agency official of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over a variety of journeyman jobs.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from other Foreman jobs by its full time supervision of a staff of various journeyman positions. Differs from other non-foreman jobs by its performance of first line supervision.
Differs from Maintenance Superintendent by lack of responsibility for supervision of subordinate Foreman.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for various types of repairs or maintenance work.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards.
Makes estimates of cost of labor and materials and requisitions supplies and equipment.
Makes sketches of proposed changes to be made in renovation of buildings.
Makes assignments of subordinates or crews providing a variety of maintenance construction or repair.
Supervises journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting and other maintenance work.
Supervises the servicing and repair of a variety of basic lawn mowers, refrigerators, stoves, hot water mechanical equipment.
Prepares time, work and maintenance reports.
Evaluates performance of employees and performs limited administrative functions, leave approval, time absentees, etc.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; 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 park operations and grounds maintenance; 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 park operations and grounds maintenance.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Location: Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, Pollock, LAMinimum Requirements: Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Four years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
NOTE: Custodial building maintenance is not qualifying.
Saturday work for camp events and alternate schedules (evenings) during summer camp may be required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
No testing required.
Must apply on line at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
Application Deadline: 2/10/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.
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.
Posting Date:
January 28, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
February 11, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [email protected].
Other facts
About Louisiana State University
Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.
Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.
LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is currently designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in terms of teaching/learning, research, and service. The Department of Chemistry has LSU's largest PhD program and is one of the best-equipped Chemistry departments in the United States.
What you'll do
- The AgCenter Maintenance Foreman is responsible for supervising a team of journeyman crafts and their helpers, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and overseeing various repair and maintenance tasks. This role includes inspecting work, estimating costs, making assignments, and preparing reports.
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