ELECTRICIAN

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Sick leave

14 paid holidays

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking a skilled Electrician in the FACILITIES MAINTENANCE-ELECTRICIAN department. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across campus.

Candidates should have two years in electrical trades, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with multimeters and hand/power tools. Starting pay is $19.67/hour with possible longevity pay and required pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Two years of electrical trades experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret electrical drawings.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools for electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, alter, and repair electrical wiring, conduit, fixtures, and controls campus-wide.
• Investigate and reset elevator controls when possible.
• Perform electrical-related demolition and minor construction work as assigned.

Skills

Electrical trades experience

Blueprint reading

Multimeter testing

Hand and power tool operation

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Job description

Opening Date: August 20, 2026

Closing Date: September 20, 2026

Title: ELECTRICIAN

Employee Classification: ELECTRICIAN

Employee Type:Staff- Classified

Department: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE-ELECTRICIAN

Campus Location: PHYSICAL PLANT/MAINTENANCE/CLA

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This is skilled trades work installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.

Skill in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.

Ability to install, maintain and repair electrical systems.

Ability to use a multimeter to test wires for proper voltage and continuity, a ground fault detector to locate wire failures and a megameter.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools and equipment properly.

Ability to read and clearly understand blueprints.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; ark off of roofs, cat walks and other elevated areas.

Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, tool boxes, etc.).

Ability to understand and apply University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.

Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles.

Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly skilled 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).

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• 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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job:2

Type of experience required to perform the job:experience in the electrical trade (such as electrician's helper).

Special Instructions Summary

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

This position will require selected applicant to be in a probability status for at least 6 months.

Additional Information About This Position

For further information about this vacancy contact:

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

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• generous annual and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• an employee health primary care clinic

See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

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
• pet insurance option

More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits