Electronic Technician

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Auxiliary Enterprises is seeking highly skilled and motivated applicants for the position of Electronic Technician (Computer Repairer). Must possess a valid Driver's License in good standings.

Starting rate of pay for this position is $24.10 per hour but may be increased based on applicants' qualifications. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems, or in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training in a vocational-technical school or military school will substitute for the experience on the basis of one year of training for one year of experience.

College training with at least six semester hours per year in electronics or computer science will substitute for the experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

CompTIA A+ Certification will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Install, terminate, test, and repair copper and fiber optic network cable on campus per LSUHSC, BICSI, and NEC standards. Install J-hooks, switch racks, cabinets, conduit, cable tray, ladder racks, and D rings to support cable and electronic equipment

• Install and repair in the field failures of computers, cameras, door locking equipment as required

• Interpret communication error codes generated by devices in the field or diagnostic equipment or software. Take appropriate action to repair or facilitate equipment repair

• Drive the state owned van and deliver packages to LSUHSC-NO campuses and clinics

• Perform repairs and maintenance on dormitory locks

• Operate personal computers and develop a good working knowledge of the software in use on the LSUHSC-NO campus.

You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the ultimate offering rate.

• This is a Civil Service Position.

• This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.

• Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.

• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply to this vacancy, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/17491

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

Human Resource Management

433 Bolivar St. NOLA 701112

504.568.4835

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems or in the installation, repair or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training in a vocational-technical school or military school will substitute for the experience on the basis of one year of training for one year of experience.

College training with at least six semester hours per year in electronics or computer science will substitute for the experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

CompTIA A+ Certification will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

May be required to have technician certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER).

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.

NOTE:

The maintenance or repair of electronic or electrical systems includes the repair or maintenance of radio or television broadcasting equipment; or electronic equipment such as radios, televisions or VCRs.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Function of Work:

To maintain and repair all makes and types of office machines, electronical and mechanical, electronic communications, television systems, and mobile communication equipment.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from an Electronic Technician Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise functional supervision over Electronic Technician Trainees.

Location of Work:

May be used by any state agency.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Electronic Technician Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibilities.

Differ from other technical jobs by specialization in electronic and mechanical maintenance and repair work.Reads and interprets electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of equipment.

Makes estimates of repairs to determine if feasible.

Provides visual inspection of television equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.

Maintains an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.

Performs diagnosis and repairs on electronic and mechanical equipment.

Performs preventive maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis.

Assists in check-out and installation of equipment and systems and recommends acceptance or rejection until corrections are made.

Installs, updates, and expands components and systems to equipment and checks for proper operation.

Performs repairs up to component-level on equipment.

Installs two-way radios in state vehicles.

Serves as liaison with manufacturing and distributors of radio parts and other communications-related personnel.

Issue citations as needed for failure of operations to follow federal and state rules and regulations.