The Electrician Leader is located within the Seattle Electric Shop off the Maintenance and Operations area of Facilities Management Service; leads journeyman electricians, electrician workers and any other person temporarily assigned; called on to advise supervisors of Electric Shop and others, on matters related to the field; assignments are completed on both interior and exterior surfaces. Approximately 50 buildings and/or 3 million square feet require maintenance.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Work along with other worker and sets a good and safe rate of production. Spot check work of all shop personnel to assure quality, accuracy and compliance, local, and facility standards. Instruct new employees, conduct on the job training, and work along with journeyman demonstrating proper procedures. Interpret, design, and apply building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings. Assist in writing accident reports, suggestions and/or work simplification. Maintain and make repairs to electric motors ranging in size from fractional to 100 horsepower motors. Provide updated data on all items under the preventative maintenance program. Perform new construction, including bending and installation of new lighting fixtures, switch boxes, receptacles, circuit breakers, disconnects, and new wiring cable. Meet or exceed customer quality/quantity expectations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD413420 Physical Requirements: Work requires lifting, carrying, and moving heavy loads in excess of 50 pounds, stooping, climbing, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, etc. Often times works in cramped spaces. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard to reach places. Requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Subject to working in varying temperatures while performing assignments in poorly ventilated areas and /or under adverse weather. Additionally, may be required to perform assigned duties in a confined space, where air circulation is poor or nonexistent. Heavy physical exertion may be required at times and climbing to considerable heights may be necessary while making inspections or Management instructions. The incumbent may be exposed to normal hazards found in construction areas, high or low temperatures, or adverse weather. The incumbent will work in poorly ventilated areas, hot spots, cold spots and very cramped quarters.

Requirements

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 EquipmentLead or SuperviseTechnical 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 VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Rachael Seath
• Phone: 253-582-8440 X75638
• Email: [email protected]