About This JobThe 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 are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana. 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. Division:
Within the Maintenance Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LAMinimum QualificationsTwo years of experience or training in the electrical trade. Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationIn This Role, You Will: 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, runs conduit, installs 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-Specific Details: Division: Within the Maintenance Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LAAppointment Type: Probational or PromotionalCompensation: 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, click on the “Apply” link above and 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. Further status message 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 Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh MooreELMHS HRELMHS-HR@LA. GOV225-634-0680Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: 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.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www. lasersonline. org).
LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www. trsl. org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www. lsers. net), among others01Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?YesNo02If ‘Yes’, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc. ), the offense, place and disposition of case. If ‘No’, enter N/A. 03Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?YesNo Required Question
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