The incumbent is assigned to the (VAWNYHS) Batavia Medical facility in Batavia, New York. The incumbent serves as a journeyman High Voltage Electrician in the Building Maintenance Unit of the Engineering Service.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: The incumbent handles installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment related to secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, to distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits; industrial multiphase systems; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm system; emergency warning systems; lighting protection systems; high intensity lighting systems with associated controls; target mechanisms; AC and DC rectification systems; galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems which prevent corrosion on underground or submerged equipment and pipes; amplifier circuits; and related electrical equipment. Determine and place distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. Responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance of all electrical substations. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance duties in the 13,200, 4160, 480/277, and 208/120 volt transformation and distribution stations on an on-going basis. Installs, modifies, repairs and connects various equipment to electrical power services ranging in size from 110-volt-single phase to 480-volt three-phase, and repairing the 4160 volt starters on chillers. Installs and repairs various lighting systems and specialized power systems. Installs telephone and computer lines, alarm systems, CCTV systems, intercom systems, wiring for patient monitoring systems, and door hold-open and security devices. Repairs non-medical electrical equipment such as kitchen and laundry appliances, electric tools, fans, pumps, floor maintenance equipment, electrical warehouse trucks, and other similar equipment. The incumbent repairs, modifies and adjusts motors and motor control circuits on a large variety of building service equipment located throughout the Medical Center. Provides technical assistance during the semi-annual inspection of the Medical Center elevators and dumbwaiters. Performs the unit scheduled PM and electrical safety inspections outlined in written procedures. With the assistance of another electrician, test runs each emergency generator set monthly as per written procedure. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician (High Voltage)/PD09537A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/29/2024. 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 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. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be in good physical condition as his/her work involves climbing, work on ladders, and scaffolding, bending conduits which requires muscular effort and working in confined areas necessitating unusual working conditions. The electrician frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally the electrician may lift and carry items that weigh over 20 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. The electrician is sometimes required to perform work in laboratory and/or patient care areas where he/she may be exposed to contaminated equipment. He/she is occasionally exposed to electrical shock and burns. He/she is frequently exposed to cuts and bruises.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US
• Name: LaShandra McCall-McKoy
• Email: [email protected]