PLANT MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN (2308)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government seeks skilled electrical workers to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment at treatment plants and lift stations across East and West Jefferson. Candidates must hold Jefferson Parish Electrical license (Class C or higher) or a Louisiana statewide Electrical Work license, with extensive high-voltage, electro-mechanical, and PLC experience.

Some roles may require a Class D vehicle license and readiness for emergency duties.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license*
• Possession of a current Electrical Work (Statewide) license* issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
• Nine months of full-time, verifiable, paid work experience in repair and maintenance of high voltage electrical apparatus (480-4160 volts) and industrial/plant equipment, including electro-mechanical and PLCs

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment malfunctions and determine repair or replacement needs.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as checking voltage and amperage levels and inspecting wiring in control panels and boards.
• Work on treatment plant and lift station electrical systems and related equipment; ensure compliance with safety standards; may be required for emergency duty status.

Job description

Purpose of Announcement Jefferson Parish is looking to ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES, ONE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DRAINAGE AND THE OTHER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE AS WELL AS TWO (2) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES, ONE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND THE OTHER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE. This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled electrical and instrumentation work in the installations, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on treatment plant and lift station pump mechanical and equipment devices or the drainage pump stations electrical systems. Employees in this classification troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment malfunctions, and determine need for repair or replacement of equipment, instrumentation, and electrical parts accordingly. Maintenance responsibilities consist of routine tasks, i.e., checking voltage and amperage levels, inspecting wiring conditions in control panels and boards. Position ensures compliance with established safety and accident prevention standards. Performs related work as directed. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference. NOTE: Some positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a class D license, thus possession of a valid Class D Driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference for those particular positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a current Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license*; OR possession of a current Electrical Work (Statewide) license* issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).
• ** PLUS, significant (at least nine months), full-time, verifiable, paid work experience in the repair and maintenance of high voltage electrical apparatus (480-4160 volts) and industrial/plant equipment, including electro-mechanical and programmable motor control panels and pneumatic control systems and devices. Work experience must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and read schematic diagrams on the stated equipment. Some positions require knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

NOTE: *Proof of a current and valid passing score on the licensing exam is acceptable for application. **A Jefferson Parish Electrical license is required for employment in this position. A current Louisiana Electrical Work (Statewide) license (or current and valid passing score on the examination) is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant has ten (10) days to obtain the required Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license. Failure to obtain a Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.