Job opening: Electrician

Salary: $30 - 34 per hour

Published at: Dec 11 2023

Company: Veterans Health Administration

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is located in the Electric Shop, Maintenance and Repair Section, Facilities Management Service. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Maintenance and Repair Foreman. The Shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical distribution, emergency power, fire alarm, security, and public address systems, dietetic equipment, automatic doors, various motors throughout the Facility, etc.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities include; but are not limited to the following: The incumbent is assigned a wide variety of duties of a journeyman electrician involving installation, modification, repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and testing of complex electrical systems, circuits, equipment, appliances, controls, components, lighting fixtures and fire alarm systems. Pulls conductors through raceway systems, phase out and make connections. Under emergency conditions, may be required to splice high voltage (5KV) cables. Selects proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads. They also must be able to balance service loads over three phases. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering, drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls that support industrial operations, computer complexes, or similar complex electrical loads. Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD052300 Physical Requirements: The incumbent must make installations and repairs from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms and where the parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces in uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the incumbent will lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Incumbent must possess valid state driver's license. Working Conditions: The incumbent's work is performed mostly inside, occasionally outside and is usually dusty and di1ty. The incumbent is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in hard-to-reach areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to possible cuts and bruises and occasionally is exposed to electrical shock and bums. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for use by staff to minimize any potential injury in accordance with industry standards. Work may be assigned at other locations under the jurisdiction of the Wilkes-Barre Medical Center which requires the incumbent to travel to and from the site in a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV); i.e., the Community Based Outpatient Clinics and Scranton Vet Center. Therefore, the incumbent is required to complete and maintain all necessary training associated with the use of a GOV.

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: Electrical EquipmentTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic) 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.