State of Louisiana is hiring: Electrician in Jackson

Overview

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 care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

Division

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

Position

ELMHS is looking for a motivated individual to join the Maintenance department as an Electrician with knowledge in the installation and maintenance of wiring systems, switches, receptacles, and lighting. Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Job Duties

• Install, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance of wiring systems, switches, receptacles and lighting.
• Assist in the rewiring of staff residences, run’s additional circuits when necessary.
• Pull electrical wire, run conduit, install ceiling fans, range vent hoods, restroom exhaust fans.
• Install generators and transformers and transfer switches.
• Perform preventive maintenance rounds on all buildings checking for loose wires, checking receptacles for tension and condition to ensure proper function.
• Check electrical cord outlet devices.
• Maintain records on lock out tag out.
• Maintain a valid, unencumbered driver’s license.

Position Details

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

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Compensation: This position is eligible for a $2.00 Weekday On-Call pay and a $2.10 Weekend/Holiday On-Call pay.

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

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Status information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680