Electronic Technician (WAE)

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

Job summary

State of Louisiana’s ELMHS in Jackson, LA is seeking an Electronic Technician to maintain and repair electronic/mechanical equipment, focusing on the CCTV surveillance system. You will diagnose, repair, and expand the CCTV platform, coordinate with departments, and ensure safety through preventative maintenance.

The role requires two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and certification, plus an FCC license when applicable.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• Two years of experience or training in 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 relevant experience; or 2) one year of installation/repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the CCTV Safety Surveillance System (hardware and software).
• Read and interpret schematics for installation and maintenance of CCTV platform and verify operation.
• Expand system by updates and peripheral installations, new cabling and conduit as needed.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and obtain cost estimates for CCTV installation/repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and visually inspect equipment for safety defects.

Skills

Diagnostics & repair

CCTV maintenance

Education

CompTIA A+ Certification

Electronics/cs coursework

Tools

CCTV hardware

Video surveillance software

Job description

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated individual to join the Maintenance department as an Electronic Technician with knowledge in diagnostics and repair of electronic and mechanical equipment. In this role you will help manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and expand the facility’s CCTV surveillance system and related equipment, including performing repairs and preventative maintenance, coordinating with technical departments, maintaining equipment inventory, and retrieving video footage as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 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:

• Manage and maintain the entirety of the ELMHS Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Safety Surveillance System (hardware and software).
• Read and interpret electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during installation and maintenance of the CCTV viewing platform and verifies proper operation.
• Recommend and conduct system and platform expansion by the installation of updates and programs, addition of components, and all associated peripheral items associated such as new cable, cable terminations, and electrical conduit as necessary.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, repair, or obtains cost estimates for installation and/or repair of all CCTV equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis. Provides visual inspection of monitoring equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
• Assist the Communications Department Technical Specialist in the diagnostic assessment and repair of equipment and supporting components assigned to the Department.
• Coordinate through the Communication Department Director with the Office of Telecommunication Services (OTS) as primary liaison for computer and network services, the CCTV Safety Surveillance System, and all related activities.
• Maintain an inventory log of all equipment associated with the CCTV system and maintains critical parts for immediate and emergency repairs of Security Surveillance Equipment. Pulls video footage as requested.
• Maintain current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operator's license.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE

Division: Within the Maintenance Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

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