Electronic Technician

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nunez Community College in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a skilled technician to perform electrical and cable system work across campus facilities. The role involves testing cables, installing grounding, and assisting upgrades, with duties that may require climbing and exposure to varying weather.

Requires hands-on experience, an FCC radio-telephone license, and a CompTIA A+ certification with related electrical or computer maintenance knowledge. CDL may be required for certain tasks and shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance/repair of mechanical or electronic systems or computer equipment.
• FCC radio-telephone license required for work with marine/aviation equipment or radar.
• CompTIA A+ certification plus one of the listed experience paths.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions to route, terminate, and test cables; assist with upgrades.
• Install, test, and maintain grounding systems, switchgear, and distribution equipment up to 480V.
• Diagnose faults in machinery, HVAC controls, and access-control systems; read schematics.
• Install security cameras and operate large equipment with CDL; assist contractors.

Skills

Electrical & Cable Systems

Electrical Distribution

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Security & Facilities

Education

CompTIA A+ Certification

FCC radio-telephone license

Job description

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

51/167215/ET/10.01.26-AA

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

Work is mainly performed at DOTD HQ. but may be performed at any of the HQ satellite offices as needed. Work may be performed in or out of doors in a various weather conditions or at differing heights depending upon the nature of each assignment. Working may also involve bending, stooping. lifting and climbing.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

A valid Louisiana Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License is required upon appointment.

Applicants who possess commercial electrical experience are encouraged to apply.

• Two years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• Two years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one of the following:

• 1. One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• 2. One year of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

Job Duties:

• Electrical & Cable Systems: Follow written/verbal instructions; route, terminate, and test cables; assist contractors with upgrades; locate power sources; check continuity, voltage, and control-device inputs/outputs.
• Electrical Distribution & Grounding: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair grounding systems, switchgear, power distribution centers, bus ducts, cable trays, breakers, fuses, starters, transformers, and electrical equipment up to 480V.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose electrical/electronic faults in machinery, HVAC controls, appliances, access-control systems, door locks, motors, and related wiring; read schematics, trace circuits, identify failures, and coordinate required materials and parts.
• Security, Facilities & Support: Install security/video cameras and electrical components; replace motors, ballasts, and fixtures; operate large equipment with a CDL; support contractors and perform emergency/disaster duties and other assignments as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: 24.10-43.37/hr

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

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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Nathan Lemoine

Facility Maintenance Manager B

225-379-1127

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

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp