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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, June 12, 2026. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.
POSITION: Maintenance Work Leader
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Maintenance Department
Description:
Under administrative direction of the Operations Manager (or the Assistant Operations Manager in the absence of the Operations Manager), this position plans, oversees, and works with the custodian and general laborer who repair, clean, and maintain Police Jury buildings and grounds. Work Leader performs complex maintenance tasks and other related duties as required.
Basic Responsibilities:
• The Maintenance Department Work Leader is responsible for carrying out orders given by the Operations Manager which includes performing periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) inspections of assigned areas, maintaining documentation records, and following up with staff to make corrections, adjustments, etc.
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Prepares work schedules, work orders, purchase orders, voucher requests, and other required forms.
• Estimates material and labor costs for repairs, remodeling, alterations, and installation projects.
• Maintains material and equipment inventories; places orders when necessary.
• Performs complex repair and maintenance tasks.
• Works with a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in such maintenance duties as painting, carpentry, masonry, cement work, custodial tasks, building and grounds, and general upkeep involving structures, furnishings, equipment, floor coverings, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and related systems.
• May establish new preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Directs and works alongside Maintenance Department staff.
• Handles routine personnel matters, recommends pink slips and other disciplinary actions or customer-related items that arise to the Operations Manager.
• Acts as fill in/backup staff in the event of absent personnel.
• Assists in managing the Maintenance Department staff and its overall operation.
• May be required to be on 24 hour call out.
• Sets forth a professional appearance and attitude on and off the job.
• May be required to lift equipment, tools, or any combination in excess of 100 pounds.
• Adheres to all traffic laws, applicable Federal and State health and safety rules, local ordinances, and Jackson Parish Policy Jury rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
• Able to drive various pieces of equipment used by the Police Jury.
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Detailed Job Description available upon request.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District – This is more than a job, it is a Calling! From the developing Pre-Hospital Blood administration program to Dialysis transports, from Community Paramedicine to the East Coast of the United States for Disaster Response. We are forward-thinking and seek to hire the best Paramedics to accomplish our mission of serving Jackson Parish and being a blessing to our neighbors.
Part-Time and Full-Time positions available for all levels of experience (Tuition Reimbursement available with an Employment agreement for Full-Time status) Part-Time EMT and AEMT positions are also available.
For more information, call the JPASD Office at 318-259-2877 or by Fax: 318-259-2099 or go to: www.jpasd.com
Mail/Email applications to:
Attn: Aaron Johnson
115 Watts St.
Jonesboro, LA, 71251
jacksonparishambulance@gmail.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY
NOW HIRING – at Jimmie Davis State Park
Looking for a great part-time opportunity with an amazing outdoor work environment? We’re hiring a Part-Time Park Technician to join our team!
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BUSINESS SERVICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
FOR RENT
Inflatable Slide available for rent. Cost is $150.00 for 24 hours. Free delivery. To learn more or to make a reservation, call (318) 265-0027.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Dennis Clary
Absent: Calvin Waggoner and Rick Barlow
Gerry Mims gave the Invocation.
Dennis Clary led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters.
A motion was made by Wade McBride seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on May 4, 2026.
The Board recognized:
Ciara Gray – Jonesboro Hodge High School Girls Track
Quitman Softball Team
Quitman Girls Track Team
Quitman Boys Track Team
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to name Ruston Daily Leader as the Official Journal for Jackson Parish School Board.
Dennis Clary reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Wade McBride seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried approving payment to Edgear, Inc. in the amount of $71,337.85 for 2026-2027 Software and Support for all schools, to be paid from 2026-2027 General Fund.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment to Imagine Learning in the amount of $55,935.00 for Jonesboro
Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from 2026-2027 General Fund.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment to National Institute for Excellence in Teacher (NIET) in the amount of $91,875.00 for training and support to Jonesboro Hodge Elementary and Jonesboro Hodge High School during the 2026-2027 school year, to be paid from CLSD, pending LDOE approval.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving payment to Risk Services of Louisiana for the renewal of the 2026-2027 Insurance in the
amount of $549,674.30: Property and Casualty $295,323.00, General Liability $185,096.00, Cyber $11,425.00, Excess Worker’s Comp – 2 years $50,007.00, SelfInsured Surety Bond $4,500.00 and Student Accident & Catastrophic $3,323.30, to be
paid from the General Fund.
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving out of state travel for Weston High School Girls Basketball team and Coaches, Matthew
Herring and Rachel Waggoner to attend UWF Basketball Camp June 14-17, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida. Weston Basketball will be responsible for all expenses.
Item # 2 on the Transportation Agenda was tabled.
Reva Murphy and Shontae Mims were recognized as visitors. Both made comments concerning the closing of Jonesboro Hodge Middle SchooL