The Electrician position is within the Maintenance and Repair unit of the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering Service under the supervision of the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for installation, modification, repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and testing of complex electrical systems, circuits, equipment, appliances, controls, components, lighting fixtures, vertical transportation, and multiple safety and security alarm systems.

Duties

The incumbent is an Electrician within the Maintenance and Repair unit of the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering Service Possess the ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints, wiring diagrams schematics, operation and maintenance manuals, the National Electric Code, local codes, building plans, and other engineering drawings as necessary to fabricate, install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical and electronic equipment Use trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g., voltage, voltage drop and current capacity in series, parallel, and compound circuits to perform minor design, installation, and load balancing. He or she must be familiar with inductive and capacitive loads and power factor Knowledgeable in the use of a wide variety of electrical test instruments in order to trace and locate the cause of equipment and control device malfunctions, including multimeters, meggers, etc., and then completes repairs or adjustments based upon the troubleshooting results. Be familiar with the provisions of the National Electric Code including arc-flash requirements and sufficiently knowledgeable of the code to satisfactorily research requirements or applications. Possess a thorough knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment. Maintains and repairs all electrical equipment including transformers, feeders, motors, generators, starters, overload and over current protectors, transfer switches, controllers, and appliances. Corrects invalid equipment information provided on assigned work orders, such as location of equipment, model, serial number, etc. Able to operate power hydraulic work platforms. Skilled in cutting, threading, bending and installation of emt, pvc, rigid pipe, and other conduit systems and a variety of raceway systems, such as wire mold, cable, tray and others. Requires skills necessary to route and terminate Cat Se or Cat 6 network cable, terminate, and test. Responsible for the safe installation and operation of all electrical distribution equipment from the Utility Company connection through to the user appliances and the emergency power generation. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD40284A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): May be authorized if funding available Physical Requirements: Electrical workers at this grade make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires electrical workers him to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Electrical workers frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds) and, less often, up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 18 kilograms. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; in close quarters such as attics; and on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more. Incumbents are exposed occasionally to the possibility of injury from electrical shock and rotary devices such as electrical motors, and frequently to the possibility of cuts and bruises. In addition to the working conditions described at grades 8 and 10, grade 11 electricians may be exposed to temperature extremes in test facilities; and to radiation, chemicals, or carcinogens.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Pre-employment physical may be required

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 Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: Jennifer Henson
• Phone: 678-431-0643
• Email: [email protected]