The electrician position is located with the Western Colorado Healthcare System, Grand Junction Colorado VA, Engineering Service. As a journeyman electrician, the incumbent performs a combination of design, installation, testing, uses, repair, and/or maintenance of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and/or systems.

Duties

Duties of the journeyman electrician include but are not limited to: Installing, modifying, repairing, trouble-shooting, and testing new and existing electrical systems from the underground primary (13.2KV) to secondary )120/208/277/480 volts) single and ploy-phase, distribution systems including diesel powered auxiliary power generating systems. Inspecting, locating, and diagnosing trouble and perform maintenance service and repairs to electrical wiring systems, circuit breaker panels, automatic and manual fire alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, lighting systems, clocks, rheostats, thermostats, light fixtures, motors, fans, shop equipment, and other electrically powered equipment. Preparing requisitions for materials, tools, and equipment needed. Fabricating and installing conduits, preparing conductors for installation, connecting component parts or component circuits, test circuits, and connecting completed circuitry to power source for energization. Planning, layout, and completing the installation, modification, and repair of signal systems, switches, relays, new outlets, new lighting, automatic timers, new shop equipment, and remodeling, restoring, and/or overhauling existing electrical installations and equipment. Performing maintenance of electrical hardware such as sockets, plugs, bulbs, cords, wall plates, storage batters, etc. Performing the electrical portion of the preventative maintenance program and checks the mechanical and plumbing items visually during the inspection; conducting the test of all electrical receptacles for ground tension, etc., and checking non-technical/technical medical equipment for grounding and leakage. Making repairs on motors of various capacities to include testing and installation; duties relating to the design and installation of branch distribution systems from the circuit distribution point to the delivery connection. Performing monthly emergency generator test to ensure they are ready for operation Working from schematic drawings which provide work specifications Using tools pertinent to the trade such as ammeters, voltmeters, line tracers, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 3:00pm to 11:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD00956A Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside and is usually dusty, dirty, and greasy. Sometimes work is outside in inclement weather and in areas that are noisy. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, broken bones, burns, cuts, and bruises. Repairs and installations are necessary from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and hard to reach places, which may require stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, kneeling, climbing, standing, and working in uncomfortable and tiring positions. Incumbent must be capable of listing approximately 50 pounds.

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
• Must have a current Colorado State Electrical License
• Must have valid driver license to operate government vehicles.
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
• 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 DrawingsElectricalTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)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 Western Colorado Health Care System 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
• Name: Crystal Auguste
• Phone: 303-202-8673 X28673
• Email: [email protected]