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Electrician

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
Jackson, LA Other
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026
Division: Within the Maintenance Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

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 coordinated 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.

Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

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, 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, LA

Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional

Compensation: This position is eligible for a $2.00 Weekday On-Call pay and a $2.10 Weekend/Holiday On-Call pay.

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). Resume swill 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.  


Salary : $3,410 - $6,136

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