The purpose of the work is to perform limited electrical work and to assist journeyman electricians. The position is located at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center, a Department of VA Maryland Health Care System.

Duties

Major Duties: Performs repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing of fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and outlets, loose connections and fittings, and inoperable light fixtures. Assist journeyman electricians on assignments involving the installation or repair of more complex electrical systems. Relamping lighting systems, replacing defective light fixture ballasts, wall switches, outlets, and check circuit continuity. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD23180O Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and in hard-to-reach places. This requires the employees to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The electrical worker frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds and sometimes over 40 pounds. New installation and renovation work may require work at other than normal administrative business hours.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Chanel Smith
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]