This position is located within the Facilities Management department of the St. Cloud Veterans Health Care System, the incumbent will be responsible for regular and recurring preventative maintenance of any and all equipment on the Health Care System campus which is electrically powered.

Duties

Major duties listed but not limited to: Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on all primary and secondary electrical distribution systems and equipment including: security door alarm systems; transformers; electrical switching equipment; standby generators; internal building wiring; fixtures and accessories, etc. Makes regular scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on a recurring basis of equipment located throughout the station, including but not limited to: air supply units; kitchen equipment (auto baggers, coffee makers, electric and steam cookers, dishwashing machines, etc. Lubricates during the preventive maintenance inspections when required; checks belts, electrical cords; cleans and makes required adjustments to keep equipment in good, safe, and efficient operating conditions utilizing existing PM procedures. Inspects all receptacles, ground-fault receptacles, ground-fault breakers, equipment cords, cord caps, and switches throughout station on a yearly inspection Work is to be performed safely and utilizing all required PPE. Work Schedule: 0800am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD90160A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: Yes, AFGE The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/19/2023. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesTroubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address St Cloud VA Medical Center 4801 Veterans Drive St Cloud, MN 56303 US
• Name: Erica Aleman
• Phone: 612-467-5705
• Email: [email protected]