Electrician
: Job Details :

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Electrician.

The person applying for this position should possess two years of experience in the Electrical trades (such as Electrician's helper).

The starting rate is $19.67 per hour for this title with an additional $1 Longevity pay. Rate of Pay may be adjusted based on applicant's' qualifications.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

* installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical wiring (underground and above ground), conduit ( underground, exterior, and interior), external light fixtures and poles (parking lot, sidewalk, and building), interior Light fixtures, power appliances, light machinery, electrical controls (switches, breakers, fuses, and panel boxes), transformers, motor starters, related switchgear and controls, outlets and all other related electrical circuits and equipment which also includes in-house renovations

* investigates and resets elevator controls when possible

* performs electrical-related demolition and construction work on minor projects as assigned throughout the entire campus

* possesses the ability to properly and safely operate the following equipment: manlift, pipe threading machine, drill press, and other equipment used in daily tasks

* supervises lesser skilled workers in the absence of Electrician Master

* campus maintenance emergencies, work orders and assists other trades as needed

You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the ultimate offering rate.

* This is a Civil Service Position.

* This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.

* Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.

* This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.###.####

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (...@lsuhsc.edu).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in the electrical trade (such as electrician's helper).

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training in the electrical trade will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis.

Function of Work:

To maintain and install electrical systems primarily 480 volts and under.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from a foreman or other maintenance supervisory personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over supporting skilled craftsmen and helpers.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Electrician Foreman and Master by lack of supervisory duties.

Differs from Electrician--High Voltage because of work primarily on systems 480 volts and under.

Differs from Electrician Apprentice in that it is of more technical nature and performs journeyman level duties.Works primarily on systems 480 volts and under.

Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring systems, public address systems, traffic signals, electric clocks, telephones, floodlights, and other electrical fixtures and equipment.

Maintains electric motors and generators.

Maintains emergency generators; should be able to read schematics and blueprints.

Makes electrical inspections of electrical equipment and appliances.

Seats and replaces brushes; performs some mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts.

Uses standard tools such as volt meters, amp meters, watt meters, and related equipment to trouble shoot and isolate problem and operate various types of electricians electrical systems.

Installs and makes repairs on nonmetallic cables such as romex, conduits (greenfield), and thin wall or rigid conduit.

Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical motor starters, related switchgears, and controls.

May provide support to Electricians--High Voltage and work on high voltage systems when necessary.