Electrician

Salary : $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location : New Orleans, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: LSUNO00018129y24/05t Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Opening Date: 09/05/2024 Closing Date: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Central Supplemental Information LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Electrician. There are multiple positions. The person applying for these positions should possess two years of experience in the Electrical trades (such as Electrician's helper). The starting rate is $19.67 per hour for this title with an additional $1 Longevity pay. Rate of Pay may be adjusted based on applicant's' qualifications. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: performs preventive maintenance tasks on pumps, motors, control systems, electrical panels, electrical circuits, emergency power systems including automatic transfer switches, automatic doors and other electrical equipment and components performs preventive maintenance tasks on heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and components including air handler units, fan coil units, exhaust fans, service valves and thermostats installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical wiring (underground and above ground), conduit (underground, exterior, and interior), external light fixtures and poles (parking lot, sidewalk, and building), interior light fixtures, power appliances, light machinery, electrical controls (switches, breakers, fuses, and panel boxes), transformers, motor starters, related switchgear and controls, outlets and all other related electrical circuits and equipment which also includes in-house renovations performs electrical-related demolition and construction work on minor projects as assigned throughout the entire campus replaces ballasts and bulbs in light fixtures throughout the campuses new utilities and equipment installations assists other trades as needed, special work events and campus maintenance emergencies You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the ultimate offering rate. This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required. This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months. To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: For further information about this vacancy contact: Timethia Brown HR Specialist LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department 504.568.4835 LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in the electrical trade (such as electrician's helper). SUBSTITUTIONS: Training in the electrical trade will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis. Job Concepts Function of Work: To maintain and install electrical systems primarily 480 volts and under. Level of Work: Experienced. Supervision Received: General from a foreman or other maintenance supervisory personnel. Supervision Exercised: Functional over supporting skilled craftsmen and helpers. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from Electrician Foreman and Master by lack of supervisory duties. Differs from ElectricianHigh Voltage because of work primarily on systems 480 volts and under. Differs from Electrician Apprentice in that it is of more technical nature and performs journeyman level duties. Examples of Work Works primarily on systems 480 volts and under. Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring systems, public address systems, traffic signals, electric clocks, telephones, floodlights, and other electrical fixtures and equipment. Maintains electric motors and generators. Maintains emergency generators; should be able to read schematics and blueprints. Makes electrical inspections of electrical equipment and appliances. Seats and replaces brushes; performs some mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts. Uses standard tools such as volt meters, amp meters, watt meters, and related equipment to trouble shoot and isolate problem and operate various types of electricians electrical systems. Installs and makes repairs on nonmetallic cables such as romex, conduits (greenfield), and thin wall or rigid conduit. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical motor starters, related switchgears, and controls. May provide support to ElectriciansHigh Voltage and work on high voltage systems when necessary. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others