Maintenance Foreman

New Iberia, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4177 - 7518

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) specializes in the breeding management and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic laboratory and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life.

Were looking for a Maintenance Foreman to join our Facilities Management Department at the New Iberia Research Center. This position provides supervision guidance logistical support and limited administration to a team of skilled journeyman crafts and their helpers engaged in maintenance construction and repair work throughout the facility.

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 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

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:

Inspect buildings grounds and equipment to determine the need for various types of repairs or maintenance work.
Review work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with safety quality and performance standards.
Estimate labor and material costs; requisition necessary supplies tools and equipment for maintenance projects.
Create sketches or layouts for proposed building renovations or maintenance modifications.
Assign maintenance staff and crews to perform a variety of construction repair and upkeep duties.
Supervise journeyman-level work across multiple trades including carpentry electrical plumbing plastering and painting.
Oversee the servicing and repair of mechanical and facility-related equipment (e.g. lawn mowers stoves hot water systems and refrigeration units).
Maintain accurate time work and maintenance reports for management review.
Evaluate staff performance approve leave requests and monitor attendance and productivity.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations preventive maintenance schedules and institutional policies.
Provide technical direction and guidance to maintenance personnel to ensure work efficiency and adherence to procedures.
Collaborate with department leadership to coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities across facilities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr. New Iberia LA 70506

Compensation: This position has a minimum hourly rate of $24.10/hour

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources

About this Job The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) specializes in the breeding management and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic laboratory and h...