BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (2259)
Salary
$40,578.00 - $48,694.00 Annually
Location
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2259-16A
Department
General Services 0065
Division
Yenni Building 0065-163
Opening Date
05/22/2026
Closing Date
6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work
The purpose of this position is to supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of various buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services. Employees in this classification performs routine carpentry and maintenance work, reviews work tickets, orders materials for projects, and supervises maintenance and carpentry projects. This position performs supervisory activities in managing assigned staff which involves scheduling, instructing, assigning, reviewing work, maintaining standards through the effective coordination of activities, maintaining records on all shop and hand held power tools, and handling of related personnel situations. Employee plans, assigns, and supervises all phases of building maintenance activities. Supervises and participates in carpentry design and repair projects to ensure that all work is done as assigned and performed properly. Estimates the cost of supplies and ensures crews have the materials and supplies needed to complete assigned projects. Provides recommendations for major repairs. Performs related work as required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle; thus, possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; PLUS, six (6) months of paid work experience in the construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of buildings indicating the knowledge and related skills needed to supervise the upkeep of various parish facilities.
OR
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS, one (1) year of paid work experience in the construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of buildings to include at least six (6) months of this experience in a supervisory capacity.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
Rating of Training and Experience - - - - Weighted 100%
Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO. 2259-16A
DATE: 07/18/08
RE-OPENED:12/12/25
AMENDED: 05/22/26
Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
02
To qualify for this position, you must be a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status. Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
03
Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
04
How many months and/or years of PAID work experience do you have in construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of buildings?
05
Does your of paid work experience in the construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of buildings indicate the knowledge and related skills needed to supervise the upkeep of various parish facilities?
06
How many months and/or years of your paid work experience in the construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of buildings includes experience in a supervisory capacity?
07
Describe your PAID work experience in the construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of buildings. Include your job duties from this employer(s) which indicate your knowledge and related skills needed to supervise the upkeep of various parish facilities and/or your experience in a supervisory capacity. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained as well as trades and job duties you performed.
08
If you have completed special training courses or certificate/licensing programs relevant to building maintenance (e.g., safety, EPA, the trades...etc) that you did not already describe in the "Certificates and Licensures" section of the application, please list and describe them below. Please submit proof of your courses, certificates, and/or licenses to the Jefferson Parish Personnel Department.
Required Question
Employer Jefferson Parish
Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone 504-364-2730
504-736-6364
Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply