Electrician Specialist

Louisiana State University

5d•$21 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled electrical work at an advanced journeyman level. The Electrician Specialist installs and maintains electrical distribution systems ranging from 120 volts to 13,800 volts at LSU’s campus, Innovation Park, farms, and research stations. The role is classified as emergency essential and may require reporting to campus during emergencies or closures. On-call work may also be required.

Requirements

Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade; two years of the required experience must be on-the-job experience.
Valid driver's license.
Subject to a motor vehicle record check and drug screening.
Subject to a physical evaluation based on the physical demands of the position.
Must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Install, splice, and maintain underground cables from 120 volts to 13,800 volts.
Install and maintain high-voltage switches and transformer banks.
Troubleshoot high-voltage problems and repair or replace damaged high-voltage cables, duct banks, switches, and transformers.
Install and repair street and security lighting, including 120-, 208-, and 277-volt lights, on the LSU campus and surrounding LSU property.
Install and repair control circuits, motors, and miscellaneous electrical circuits at the campus boiler/chiller plant and other assigned locations.
Read, interpret, and work from prints and electrical circuit diagrams.
Perform other duties as assigned.