Electrician

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking a qualified Electrician for the LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities. The position requires two years of experience in electrical trades and involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across campus facilities.

Compensation starts at $19.67 per hour with an additional $1 longevity pay for hours worked; rate may increase based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical wiring (underground and above ground), conduit, lighting fixtures, panels, transformers, and related switchgear and controls.
• Investigates and resets elevator controls when possible.
• Performs electrical-related demolition and construction work on minor projects across campus.
• Operates equipment such as manlift, pipe threading machine, drill press, etc., safely.
• Supervises lesser skilled workers in the absence of Electrician Master.
• Assists with campus maintenance emergencies and work orders.

Skills

Electrical trades

Job description

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Electrician. The person applying for this position should possess two years of experience in the Electrical trades (such as Electrician’s helper).

Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks 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 employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management [e-mail].

Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• 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
• investigates and resets elevator controls when possible
• performs electrical-related demolition and construction work on minor projects as assigned throughout the entire campus
• possesses the ability to properly and safely operate the following equipment: manlift, pipe threading machine, drill press, and other equipment used in daily tasks
• supervises lesser skilled workers in the absence of Electrician Master
• campus maintenance emergencies, work orders and assists other trades as needed

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Starting rate of pay $19.67 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased depending on applicants’ qualifications.

Location: LSU Health Science Center 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Appointment Type: Probational

Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic.
• Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.