Electrician Master

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks an Electrician Master to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and inspect complex electrical systems across campus facilities exceeding 8.5 million square feet. The role includes diagnosing 24V to 480V systems, coordinating outages, and guiding apprentices while ensuring NEC and LSU safety standards.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and is safety-sensitive; responsibilities include supervision, documentation in the CMMS, and providing technical

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems from 24V control circuits to 480V three-phase power systems, including switchgear and motors.
• Read blueprints, one-line diagrams, and specifications to perform installations and complex repairs per NEC and university standards.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections and commissioning of electrical equipment; document work and manage CMMS records.
• Coordinate planned outages; support construction projects and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and Facility Services staff.
• Provide technical leadership and on-the-job training to electricians and trainees; assist with material estimates and inventory.
• Respond to emergency failures and after-hours calls; adhere to OSHA, NFPA 70E, LSU safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Prepare material requisitions and manage procurement processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Leadership / mentorship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Posting Details

Electrician Master

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - US - EM - Electrical Supervision (Joel Montgomery (00076099))

Work Location: 1144 Facility Srvcs Central Shop

Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description

The Electrician Master is an advanced skilled trades position within Louisiana State University Facility Services responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of commercial electrical systems serving more than 150 campus buildings totaling over 8.5 million square feet.

This position supports the safe and reliable operation of academic, research, healthcare, residential, athletic, and administrative facilities by maintaining power distribution systems, lighting, motors, generators, emergency power systems, and associated controls.

The Electrician Master exercises independent judgment in diagnosing complex electrical issues, prioritizing emergency repairs, coordinating planned outages, ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, and university standards, and providing technical guidance to other electricians and apprentices.

Job Duties

• 25% Diagnose and repair electrical systems ranging from 24V control circuits to 480V three-phase power systems, including switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, transformers, generators, transfer switches, motors, lighting systems, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• 15% Read and interpret electrical blueprints, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and technical specifications to perform installations, renovations, and complex electrical repairs in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and university standards.
• 15% Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment while documenting work, maintaining asset records, and completing work orders within the University's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• 10% Coordinate planned electrical outages, support construction and renovation projects, and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and Facility Services personnel to ensure safe and reliable campus operations.
• 10% Provide technical leadership, guidance, and on-the-job training to electricians, and trainees while assisting with material estimates, inventory management, and the development of maintenance standards and procedures.
• 10% Respond to emergency electrical failures, severe weather events, and after-hours service calls; perform all work in compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, LSU safety policies, and established lockout/tagout procedures.
• 10% Prepares material and purchase requisitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Special Qualifications

This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Certification / License

Valid Drivers License Louisiana State Civil Service

Additional Job Description

Competencies: None

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): Y

Work Authorization

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

LSU Overview

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world‑class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.