Electrician Specialist

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Electrician Specialist to perform skilled work at an advanced journeyman level. The role covers electrical distribution from 120V to 13,800V across LSU Campus, Innovation Park, farms and research stations, including underground cables and high voltage equipment.

Key duties involve wiring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of street lighting, transformers, and control circuits, with prints and diagrams used for guidance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Installs, splices and maintains underground cables from 120 volts to 13,800 volts.
• Installs and maintains high voltage switches and transformer banks.
• Troubleshoots high voltage problems, repairs and replaces damaged high voltage cables, ductbanks, switches and transformers.
• Installs and repairs street and security lighting 120, 208, and 277 volt lights on the LSU Campus and surrounding property belonging to LSU.
• Installs and repairs control circuits, motors, and miscellaneous electrical circuits at the main boiler/chiller plant on campus and other assigned locations.

Skills

Advanced journeyman level

Job description

## Electrician SpecialistApply: 1246 Facility Srvcs Central Shop: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R00121907## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Electrician Specialist## Position Type:Classified## Department:LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - US - EM - Operations (Donald R Montgomery (00009707))## Work Location:1246 Facility Srvcs Central Shop## Pay Grade:Classified Technician and Skilled Trades## Job Description:This position performs skilled work at an advanced journeyman level. Position installs and performs maintenance on electrical distribution systems from 120 volts to 13,800 volt systems at LSU Campus, Innovation Park, all Farms and Research Stations.Job Duties:20%- Installs, splices and maintains underground cables from 120 volts to 13,800 volts. 20%- Installs and maintains high voltage switches and transformer banks.20%- Troubleshoots high voltage problems, repairs and replaces damaged high voltage cables, ductbanks, switches and transformers. 20%- Installs and repairs street and security lighting 120, 208, and 277 volt lights on the LSU Campus and surrounding property belonging to LSU . 20%- Installs and repairs control circuits, motors, and miscellaneous electrical circuits at the mainboiler/chiller plant on campus and other assigned locations. Reads, interprets and works from printsand electrical circuit diagrams. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:Two years 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. License RequirementValid Driver's License Special or Physical 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.* This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.* May be required to work on-call.Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=155150**Range****Minimum/SER:** $21.05/hr.**1st Quartile:** $25.26hr.**Midpoint:** $29.47/hr.**3rd Quartile:** $33.68/hr.**Maximum:** $37.88/hr. Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.## Additional Job Description:## Competencies:None## Special Instructions:Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact at Donald Montgomery at [e-mail].**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.## Posting Date:November 2, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):November 16, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including 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**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.