Property Manager

Jefferson Parish is looking TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST 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 plan and oversee all maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction of all parish-owned facilities within the assigned Department.
 

For the current vacancies in the General Services Department; the property manager will supervise a large staff composed of Maintenance, Custodial, Messenger, Clerical, Property Control and Surplus Property personnel. The Property Manager shall be responsible for public buildings under the management by the Department of General Services (as assigned by Director). Employee will inspect, schedule, and supervise all repairs and renovations of all buildings under the purview of General Services. Responsible for writing specifications and reviewing resultant bids for recommendation of acceptance by Director. Coordinate related bid documents for contract execution.   This position is responsible for the resolution of tenant complaints and request for building maintenance; arrange and coordinate special events and inspections.  This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; plus, at least two (2) years of experience in the class of Property Manager, Assistant or Building Maintenance Supervisor. 

OR

Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience in the property management or construction field, responsible for inspecting and supervising the maintenance, repair, and renovation of commercial facilities. Work must include a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience overseeing at least two trades and estimating labor and materials costs for such projects in commercial facilities.

Note: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) will be considered disqualifying for vacancies in the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Juvenile Services, Library, and Jeff CAP-Head Start, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.