Electrician III

Salary: $18.82 - $22.59 Hourly
Location : 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00182
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 08/12/2026


General Description
ONE CURRENT VACANCY
40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities and related equipment and systems for the General Services Department. Work involves electrical installation, maintenance, and repair of all buildings, facilities, street lights managed by the General Services Department. Team leads the performance of work by Electrician Is and Electrician IIs. Reports to the Superintendent.

Duties of Responsibilities


Serves as lead person for Electricians; obtaining job assignments from the Superintendent; assigning and completing jobs; instructing employees; reviewing work; and reporting to the Superintendent on completion of jobs and any issues.

Performs building maintenance such as installing new fixtures; replacing bulbs and ballasts; replacing outlets; resetting breakers; checking air conditioning, etc.

Performs construction site work such demolishing and remodeling new and old electrical sites, installing electrical pipes, conduit etc.

Troubleshoots overhead and underground electrical work; installs new heads; rebuilds and repairs streetlights.

Maintains, installs, and repairs generators.

Provides assistance with special events such as setting up events, building equipment for correct operation, monitoring operations, etc.

Examines jobs locations for correct method of work and necessary materials.

Records completed work order tickets with description, time, materials, and work completed.

Maintains shop and truck inventory, orders supplies, stocks shelves, pulls materials for jobs, etc.

Performs after hour call outs on a rotating basis and as needed for emergencies or special events.

Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as memorandums, work orders, emails, etc.

Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as work orders, daily logs, meeting minutes and truck checklist. Refers to underground street light system, maps, wiring schematics, technical drawings, National Electric Code, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, instructions, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications, reference texts, websites etc.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as pickup truck, dump truck, boom/bucket truck, excavator, heavy equipment, fault locator, etc.

Uses a variety of tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, nut driver set, wrench set, cordless drill, hole saw set, knock out set, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wire, junction boxes and covers, duplex receptacles, switches, light bulbs, electrical panels, traffic lights, general office supplies, etc.

Uses a variety of standard office tools, office supplies, and computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, work order tracking system, email, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Chief Electrician, Electrician I and II, Public Works and City employees, contractors, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS


Picks up materials from vendors.

Performs related duties as required.

Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications


Requires a vocational school diploma supplemented by three or more years of electrical maintenance and repair experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license.

Supplemental Information
Note : The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, , and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

>>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application. <<<<

****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.****
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).


LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM : The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.


DEFERRED COMPENSATION : The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.


HOLIDAYS : Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.


ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE : Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.

WORKING TEST PERIOD : Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.


EAP : The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.


Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.


CITY OF KENNER
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
01


Indicate your highest level of successfully completed education. (**NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of proof of claimed education with your application to be considered. Failure to attach proof of education WILL result in a rejected application.**)

• Associate's Degree or Higher
• Post Secondary Vo-Tech Diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• None

02


Do you possess a valid Louisiana Class D license or higher (Class A, B, C)?

• Yes
• No

03


How much paid experience do you possess in electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities?

• More than Three Years
• Two to Three Years
• One to Two Years
• Less than One Year
• None

04


Describe all paid experience you possess in electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities, including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N/A.
05


How much paid experience do you possess in troubleshooting and repairing lighting and electrical systems and equipment?

• More than Three Years
• Two to Three Years
• One to Two Years
• Less than One Year
• None

06


Describe all paid experience you possess in troubleshooting and repairing lighting and electrical systems and equipment, including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N/A.
07


How much paid experience do you possess in leading/supervising employees through job assignments, reviews, and completions?

• More than Three Years
• Two to Three Years
• One to Two Years
• Less than One Year
• None

08


Describe all paid experience you possess in leading/supervising employees through job assignments, reviews, and completions, including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N/A.
Required Question