Electrician - Campus Facilities Maintenance & Repairs

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

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans seeks a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across campus facilities. The role requires experience in the electrical trades, proficiency with testing tools, and the ability to read blueprints.

The successful candidate will support campus maintenance operations and may supervise junior staff as needed. The position is full-time and based at the Physical Plant/Maintenance site.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the Electrical trades (such as Electrician’s helper).
• Ability to read and clearly understand blueprints.
• Ability to use a multimeter to test wires for proper voltage and continuity.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, conduits, fixtures, and panel boxes.
• Investigate and reset elevator controls when possible.
• Perform electrical-related demolition and construction on minor projects.
• Operate tools and equipment safely (manlift, pipe threading machine, drill press).
• Supervise lesser skilled workers in the absence of Electrician Master.
• Assist campus maintenance emergencies and other trades as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Multimeter use

English communication

Tools

Megger

Ground fault detector

Multimeter

Job description

LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans seeks a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across campus facilities. The role requires experience in the electrical trades, proficiency with testing tools, and the ability to read blueprints.

The successful candidate will support campus maintenance operations and may supervise junior staff as needed. The position is full-time and based at the Physical Plant/Maintenance site.