Sign UpLogin
WorkNOLA
Jefferson Parish Government logo

Electrical Trainee

Jefferson Parish Government

Posted 01/09/25

Map Pin Icon

200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA, 70053

Inactive
Full-Time
Entry level
Other
In Person

Job Description

Under close supervision, an employee in this classification performs semi-skilled level work and is responsible for assisting a journeyman Electrician in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, motors, and related equipment in Parish buildings. Employee will assist in inspecting, testing, diagnosing, and installing electrical components and equipment. Assists in maintaining and repairing all electrical related items which include service, distribution systems, panels, breakers, buss ducts, outlets, switches, lights, ballast, motors, and controllers in all parish systems. Assists in installation of new circuits, new outlets, new fixtures, re-lamping and re-ballasting. Installs, alters, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces wiring systems, public address systems, electric clocks, flood lights, and other electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment.  Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination:

Completion of a technical certificate program from an accredited college or trade school, indicating knowledge of entry-level electrical work.

OR

Substantial work experience (approx. two years)* assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, under the supervision of a licensed electrician.

*Substitution: Successful completion of coursework directly related to the work of an electrician (from an accredited college or trade school) may substitute for work experience at the rate of three credit hours for three months of experience, to a maximum of eighteen credit hours.


Share this job

About Jefferson Parish Government

Map Pin IconOrleans ParishCompany Profile

Jefferson, Louisiana is a diverse community sprawling the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and ending sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of  Mexico.  Nestled next to our famous neighbor, New Orleans. Our communities are comprised of modern high rises, historic homes, fishing piers, Mississippi River views, marsh land, contemporary and old world restaurants, flourishing industrial parks, and family-friendly green spaces. An area of rapid growth and business development over the past several decades, Jefferson has the ability to offer venues and accommodations to a broad spectrum.  With two major convention centers and numerous recreational  facilities Jefferson hosts conferences, meetings, exhibits, theatrical performances, and sports  tournaments. 

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department strives to serve the public by providing the means by which the general public and current employees can learn of, apply for, and fairly compete for Parish employment opportunities. The Personnel Department further seeks to enable the Departments of Jefferson Parish to make informed decisions regarding civil service employment and assist in the appointment of qualified candidates for those Department's positions.