This position is with the Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). The purpose of this position is to install, repair and adjust defective wiring, fixtures, switches, controls, and equipment. Performs limited installation and repair of complex electrical systems. Performs work from assigned work orders and under the direction of the electrical supervisor; may travel to other facilities within VAPSHCS.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Follow schematic drawings to locate electrical wiring. Determine type, size and measurements of wire, conduit, couplings, and fittings to use and type and placement of the electrical devices to be installed. Use materials called for in work orders or obtains replacement parts by comparison with samples such as switches and wall outlet fixtures. Remove, replace, tighten, splice, solder, and insulate defective wiring, control, equipment, and fixture. Locate broken, worn, damaged, or poorly operating wring, fixtures, controls and equipment through visual checks or through use of a small variety of test equipment such as test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters, and polarity testers. Install and repair electrical systems incident to the construction or maintenance or family housing units, buildings, quarters, offices, or shops. Perform limited assignments in the installation or repair of complex electrical systems. Use hand tools and portable power tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit benders and threaders Use a limited and variety of test equipment such as meg-ohm meters, ammeters arid multi-meters. You will use a computer to research and order materials needed to complete jobs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD40931A Incentives: A Critical Skills Incentive has been authorized for this position for eligible applicants. Physical Requirements: This position required moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; lifting under 15 pounds,; straight pulling; pulling hand over hand; pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of both hands and use of fingers; walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending for 2+ hours; climbing for 4+ hours; ability to distinguish colors and varying shades of color.

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: Electric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)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 Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Marie Rogers
• Phone: 3606964061 X38663
• Email: [email protected]