Electronic Technician

Job Title

The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy.

Job Description

This position is responsible for all maintenance and repair activities in all Office of State Buildings (OSB) including work performed by outside contractors. This position requires technical skills to successfully perform complex repairs, technical diagnostic analysis, modifications, and installation of electronic, electrical on Energy Management Systems, Fire Alarm, and Security Systems.

The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including overseeing the state's capital construction program, working to provide state and federal grants for community development, development of the state budget, providing technology services, giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

Job Duties and Other Information

Power Distribution, Switchgear, Preventative Maintenance, and General Electrical Tasks

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical power distribution systems and equipment, including Power Distribution Centers, Motor Control Centers, switchgear, starters, relays, breakers, bus duct, variable frequency drives, control transformers, conduit, wiring, receptacles, and lighting systems. Work may involve equipment operating from 110 volts up to 13,800 volts.

Additional duties include:

• Troubleshooting electrical and electronic controls associated with HVAC equipment and determining whether malfunctions originate with the electrical supply or equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance such as cleaning and resurfacing contacts, testing power lines and motors, checking connections, and tracing circuits.
• Reading blueprints and schematics to diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, including shorted or burned wiring and bus duct.
• Designing or fabricating parts necessary to install new electrical components in existing panels or distribution equipment.

Electronic Access, Security, Fire Alarm, and CCTV Systems

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic building security and access-control systems, including:

• Electronic door locks, card readers, relays, door switches, motion detectors, magnetic locks, cameras, monitors, control panels, and related wiring.
• CCTV components, computerized access-control devices, electronically operated gates, and associated power and communications connections.
• Field wiring and components for fire alarm system renovations and additions, including horns and strobes.

Test circuitry, cabling, voltages, continuity, alignment, and sensitivity; interpret blueprints and schematics; and make minor system drawings as needed. Assist contractors with power locations, cable routing, system upgrades, and installation of new field points.

Energy Management and Building Automation Systems

Install and maintain Electronic Energy Management and Building Automation Systems at facilities throughout Louisiana. Work includes installation and servicing of pneumatic switches, relays, tubing, pressure switches, cabling, transformers, and related electronic components.

Computer Center and Specialized Electronic Equipment

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment supporting computer centers and other specialized applications. Duties may include:

• Installing conduit, cabling, electrical wiring, connectors, transformers, and equipment terminations.
• Maintaining constant-voltage transformers and adjusting equipment to address voltage fluctuations or malfunctions.
• Reading schematics and manufacturer specifications to diagnose, repair, replace, or adjust equipment.
• Installing and maintaining specialized lighting controls, dimmer systems, public address systems, paging systems, alarms, and related electronic equipment.
• Ordering materials and equipment needed for installations, repairs, and system upgrades.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or supervisory chain of command

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR Two years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one of the following: 1. One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR 2. One year of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software). EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science 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.

Benefits

Louisiana 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

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays 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 Governor. State 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 (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others