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ELECTRICIAN (2300)

Jefferson Parish Government

Posted 11/12/21

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200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100, Gretna, LA 70053

Full-Time
Experienced
Government and Military
In Person

Job Description



Jefferson Parish is currently hiring for an Electrician position on the West Bank and East Bank in the Department of Parks & Recreation.  

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to handle all electrical repair and renovations of the electrical system in assigned buildings. Employee will perform skilled work. Employee is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and/or replacing electrical systems. Will perform various supervisory duties to include instructing, assigning and review work of a Trades Helper. Responsible for maintaining all electrical related items which include: scoreboards, p.a. systems, buildings, pump motors, field lighting systems, etc. Responsible for underground wiring and high altitude lighting repair. Required to provide services and/or installation for any electrical related problems as they arise. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position also requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Please note the current vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation are for a HIGH ALTITUDE position, the employee will perform high altitude lighting repair.



Minimum Requirements

Possession of a current Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license* or possession of a current Electrical Work (Statewide) license* issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).**



*Proof of a current and valid passing score on the licensing exam is acceptable for application.



**A Jefferson Parish Electrical license is required for employment in this position. A current Louisiana Electrical Work (Statewide) license (or current and valid passing score on the examination) is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant has ten (10) days to obtain the required Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license. Failure to obtain a Class C or higher Jefferson Parish Electrical license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position.



Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate. 



Salary



$41, 946 to $65,071 Annually




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About Jefferson Parish Government

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Jefferson, Louisiana is a diverse community sprawling the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and ending sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of  Mexico.  Nestled next to our famous neighbor, New Orleans. Our communities are comprised of modern high rises, historic homes, fishing piers, Mississippi River views, marsh land, contemporary and old world restaurants, flourishing industrial parks, and family-friendly green spaces. An area of rapid growth and business development over the past several decades, Jefferson has the ability to offer venues and accommodations to a broad spectrum.  With two major convention centers and numerous recreational  facilities Jefferson hosts conferences, meetings, exhibits, theatrical performances, and sports  tournaments. 

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department strives to serve the public by providing the means by which the general public and current employees can learn of, apply for, and fairly compete for Parish employment opportunities. The Personnel Department further seeks to enable the Departments of Jefferson Parish to make informed decisions regarding civil service employment and assist in the appointment of qualified candidates for those Department's positions.