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Electrician Specialist Leader

The 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 care are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join the team in the Maintenance Department as an Electrician Specialist Leader.

Requirements

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:  

In this role, you will:

  • Install or repair service lines and main disconnects for buildings over 600 volts at the district headquarters compound.   

  • Evaluate the electrical capability of individual systems throughout the facility.  

  • Maintain and repair generators for emergency service from the generator to its designated point. 

  • Maintain electronic locks to include circuit boards, relays, and indicators.   

  • Make preventive maintenance rounds on all buildings, checking for loose wires, 

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional

Division: Within the Maintenance Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

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 Moore 

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

Date Posted
04/01/2026
Job Reference
ELMHS4.1.26ESL
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Jackson, LA 70802
Category
Electronics Technician
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