This position performs skilled work at an advanced journeyman level. Position installs and performs maintenance on electrical distribution systems from 120 volts to 13,800 volt systems at LSU Campus, Innovation Park, all Farms and Research Stations.
Job Duties:
20%- Installs, splices and maintains underground cables from 120 volts to 13,800 volts.
20%- Installs and maintains high voltage switches and transformer banks.
20%- Troubleshoots high voltage problems, repairs and replaces damaged high voltage cables, duct
banks, switches and transformers.
20%- Installs and repairs street and security lighting 120, 208, and 277 volt lights on the LSU Campus and surrounding property belonging to LSU .
20%- Installs and repairs control circuits, motors, and miscellaneous electrical circuits at the main
boiler/chiller plant on campus and other assigned locations. Reads, interprets and works from prints
and electrical circuit diagrams. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
License Requirement
Valid Driver's License
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=155150
Range
Minimum/SER: $21.05/hr.
1st Quartile: $25.26hr.
Midpoint: $29.47/hr.
3rd Quartile: $33.68/hr.
Maximum: $37.88/hr.
Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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