Electronic Technician (WAE)

Electronic Technician (WAE)

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

Jackson, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

ELMHS11.6.26ET

Department

LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities

Division

Eastern LA Mental Health System

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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 are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated individual to join the Maintenance department as an Electronic Technician with knowledge in diagnostics and repair of electronic and mechanical equipment. In this role you will help manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and expand the facility's CCTV surveillance system and related equipment, including performing repairs and preventative maintenance, coordinating with technical departments, maintaining equipment inventory, and retrieving video footage as needed.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Manage and maintain the entirety of the ELMHS Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Safety Surveillance System (hardware and software).
• Read and interpret electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during installation and maintenance of the CCTV viewing platform and verifies proper operation.
• Recommend and conduct system and platform expansion by the installation of updates and programs, addition of components, and all associated peripheral items associated such as new cable, cable terminations, and electrical conduit as necessary.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, repair, or obtains cost estimates for installation and/or repair of all CCTV equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis. Provides visual inspection of monitoring equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
• Assist the Communications Department Technical Specialist in the diagnostic assessment and repair of equipment and supporting components assigned to the Department.
• Coordinate through the Communication Department Director with the Office of Telecommunication Services (OTS) as primary liaison for computer and network services, the CCTV Safety Surveillance System, and all related activities.
• Maintain an inventory log of all equipment associated with the CCTV system and maintains critical parts for immediate and emergency repairs of Security Surveillance Equipment. Pulls video footage as requested.
• Maintain current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operators license.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE

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.

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?

• Yes
• No

02

Please give a brief summary of your 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).

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a CompTIA A+ Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed any semester hours from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm