About the position
The Electrician Master position at LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is a critical role within the Division of Facility Services, aimed at ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of electrical systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team of skilled electricians, maintenance repairers, and trade apprentices, providing guidance and support in various electrical tasks. This position requires a minimum of three years of experience in the electrical trade, with a focus on systems operating at 480 volts and under. The Electrician Master will oversee the installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of electrical wiring, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. In addition to technical skills, the Electrician Master will be tasked with performing preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting power failures, and executing minor projects. The role also involves equipment operation and ensuring that all necessary materials and tools are available for the completion of assignments. The Electrician Master will act as a leadworker, assigning specific tasks to other journeymen and ensuring timely completion of all phases of installation and maintenance assignments. This position does not require a Civil Service test, but candidates must undergo pre-employment drug testing, physical examinations, and criminal background checks. The Electrician Master will work under the general supervision of an Electrician Foreman or other maintenance supervisory personnel, and will be expected to maintain records, estimate time and materials for jobs, and inspect the work of contracted employees. This role is essential for maintaining the safety and functionality of electrical systems within the facility, contributing to the overall mission of LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
Responsibilities
- Leads skilled electricians, maintenance repairers, and trade apprentices.
- Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical wiring.
- Replaces ballasts and bulbs in light fixtures.
- Locates and corrects power failures.
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks.
- Handles minor projects and equipment operation.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in the electrical trade.
- Training in the electrical trade may substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on a month-for-month basis.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
- Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Accrual of sick and annual leave, with increasing accrual rates based on years of service.
- Eligibility to participate in various retirement systems.
