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Opening Date: May 27, 2026

Closing Date: June 10, 2026

Title: ELECTRICIAN

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: Facilities Maint-Preventive Maintenance 

Campus Location: PHYSICAL PLANT/MAINTENANCE/CLA

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This is skilled trades work mainly performing preventive maintenance work on electrical systems and devices and related fields such as air conditioning and heating systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.

Skill in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.

Ability to install, maintain and repair electrical systems.

Ability to use a multimeter to test wires for proper voltage and continuity, a ground fault detector to locate wire failures and a megmeter.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools and equipment properly.

Ability to read and clearly understand blueprints.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; work off of roofs, cat walks and other elevated areas.

Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, toolboxes, etc.).

Ability to understand and apply University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.

Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles.

Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly skilled 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).

• 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) i transformers, motor staiters, related switchgear and controls, outlets and all other related electrical circuits and equipment which also includes in­ house renovations
• performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
• performs electrical-related demolition and construction work on minor projects as assigned throughout the entire campus
• supervises lesser skilled workers in the absence of Electrician Master
• campus maintenance emergencies
• picking up parts and materials from vendors
• assists other trades as needed
• Compensation: Starting rate of pay $19.67 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased depending on applicants’ qualifications.
  Location: LSU Health Science Center 433 Bolivar St.
  Hours of Operation: 8:00 am -4:30 pm Monday - Friday
  Appointment Type: Probational
  Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job: 2

Type of experience required to perform the job: experience in the electrical trade (such as electrician's helper).

Substitution: 

Special Instructions Summary

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

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx
This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

Additional Information About This Position

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits 

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits