Electronic Technician

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana – Office of State Buildings in Baton Rouge seeks a skilled maintenance technician to manage electrical, electronic, and security systems across state facilities, including coordination with outside contractors.

You will diagnose, repair, and install energy management, fire alarm, CCTV, and access-control equipment, read blueprints, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with FCC licensing where required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment or electronic/electrical systems.
• Two years of experience in installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware/software).
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one year of related experience or substitution by college credits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical power distribution systems and related equipment across facilities.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic building security and access-control systems including CCTV and alarms.
• Install and maintain Energy Management and Building Automation Systems at multiple sites.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment in computer centers and related facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electronic repair

FCC license

Job description

The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of WS-215.

The Office of State Buildings is responsible for the operations and maintenance of about 41 State buildings. This position is responsible for all maintenance and repair activities in all Office of State Buildings (OSB) including work performed by outside contractors.

This position is responsible for all maintenance and repair activities in all Office of State Buildings including work performed by outside contractors. This position requires technical skills to successfully perform complex repairs, technical diagnostic analysis, modifications, and installation of electronic, electrical on Energy Management Systems, Fire Alarm, and Security Systems.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

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.

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

Job Duties:

Power Distribution, Switchgear, Preventative Maintenance, and General Electrical Tasks

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical power distribution systems and equipment, including Power Distribution Centers, Motor Control Centers, switchgear, starters, relays, breakers, bus duct, variable frequency drives, control transformers, conduit, wiring, receptacles, and lighting systems. Work may involve equipment operating from 110 volts up to 13,800 volts.

Additional duties include:

• Troubleshooting electrical and electronic controls associated with HVAC equipment and determining whether malfunctions originate with the electrical supply or equipment.

• Performing preventative maintenance such as cleaning and resurfacing contacts, testing power lines and motors, checking connections, and tracing circuits.

• Reading blueprints and schematics to diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, including shorted or burned wiring and bus duct.

• Designing or fabricating parts necessary to install new electrical components in existing panels or distribution equipment.

Electronic Access, Security, Fire Alarm, and CCTV Systems

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic building security and access-control systems, including:

• Electronic door locks, card readers, relays, door switches, motion detectors, magnetic locks, cameras, monitors, control panels, and related wiring.

• CCTV components, computerized access-control devices, electronically operated gates, and associated power and communications connections.

• Field wiring and components for fire alarm system renovations and additions, including horns and strobes.

Test circuitry, cabling, voltages, continuity, alignment, and sensitivity; interpret blueprints and schematics; and make minor system drawings as needed. Assist contractors with power locations, cable routing, system upgrades, and installation of new field points.

Energy Management and Building Automation Systems

Install and maintain Electronic Energy Management and Building Automation Systems at facilities throughout Louisiana. Work includes installation and servicing of pneumatic switches, relays, tubing, pressure switches, cabling, transformers, and related electronic components.

Computer Center and Specialized Electronic Equipment

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment supporting computer centers and other specialized applications. Duties may include:

• Installing conduit, cabling, electrical wiring, connectors, transformers, and equipment terminations.

• Maintaining constant-voltage transformers and adjusting equipment to address voltage fluctuations or malfunctions.

• Reading schematics and manufacturer specifications to diagnose, repair, replace, or adjust equipment.

• Installing and maintaining specialized lighting controls, dimmer systems, public address systems, paging systems, alarms, and related electronic equipment.

• Ordering materials and equipment needed for installations, repairs, and system upgrades.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or supervisory chain of command

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities

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

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify system.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

email: [e-mail]