This position performs journeyman-level installation, maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance of electrical systems throughout the Dayton VA Medical Center. It is located within the Engineering Service under the supervision of the Electrical Maintenance Unit Supervisor.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining, repairing, installing, and testing switchgear, transformers, regulators, and reactors maintaining, repairing, installing, and testing electrical motors, generators, alternators, batteries, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems. install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices. install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. install electrical conduits for new equipment or for movement or replacement of existing machinery and equipment. repairs fixed equipment in various buildings and shops. conducts preventative maintenance programs and keeps maintenance records. performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD12074A Physical Requirements: Must be mentally alert and be able to attain a high degree of concentration and have mental and physical coordination in order to return equipment to operating condition as soon as possible. Errors could cause serious injury to persons and considerable loss of property and time. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing repairs on electrical equipment and appliances and installing and checking electrical outlets and circuits. Must have sufficient physical strength to be able to lift heavy equipment such as large motors, exhaust fans, fluorescent fixtures, etc. Must have sufficient agility to be able to bend, crawl, climb, stoop, etc., for long periods of time without undue physical strain. Works on ladders, scaffolding and platforms, often in difficult hard-to-reach places. Duties require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment often weighing 50 pounds. Works inside and outside, in all types of weather, often under dirty, dusty and greasy working conditions. Occasionally subjected to high noise levels. May work in and around patient care areas requiring discretion, tact and diplomacy. Subjected to all hazards associated with the electrical trade.

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 Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 US
• Name: Derek Fultz
• Email: [email protected]