The Electrical Worker is in the Engineering Service at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). The Electrical Worker has a working knowledge of all aspects of electrical circuits including working switches, relays and receptacles. The incumbent receives assignments from the Electrician Supervisor.

Duties

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is a level 1A integrated tertiary health care system comprised of medical centers in Nashville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN and twenty (20) additional community-based clinics in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky. TVHS provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, as well as specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services. Team TVHS is committed to outstanding customer service and showing respect for others while taking care of our nation's heroes. Nashville is home to the NFL's Titans, the NHL's Predators, the MiLB's Sounds, and the MLS's Nashville SC as well as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the numerous clubs and honky tonks in "The District." And if for some reason all that isn't enough -- Tennessee has NO STATE TAXES!!! If you're passionate about what you do and about serving those who served, we'd love to have you join our team. The Electrical Worker installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and performs preventive maintenance to devices related to the secondary electrical distribution system such as receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, circuit breaker panels, and electrical equipment on line, etc. The incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Must possess working knowledge of the National and Local Building Codes. Possess and maintain knowledge of NFPA 70E and practice safety at all times. Measure, cut and bend such items as wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles. Use and maintain tools, measuring equipment, test devices and instruments. Read, interpret and understand electrical drawings and diagrams. Install coaxial, computer and telephone cables. Perform routine maintenance and incoming inspections on electrically powered personal property equipment such as electrical beds, dietetic equipment, etc. Install new electrical circuits including conductors, conduit, B.M.T. wire mold, switches, junction boxes, receptacles, weather/explosion proof devices, etc. Complete work orders daily as required for the computer system. Prepare requests for materials and supplies. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD70135A Physical Requirements: The duties of this position require physical exertion involving lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes. Physical effort is exerted in walking, running, climbing, crawling and bending. Straining related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping for extended periods of time.

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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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 EquipmentTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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 Tennessee Valley HCS - Nashville 1310 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 US
• Name: Matthew Kale
• Phone: 828-318-7817
• Email: [email protected]