This position is located in the Facilities Management Service, Maintenance and Repair Section, Electric Shop performing duties of a junior grade electrician for the VA FLHCS at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, Canandaigua, NY.

Duties

The incumbent assists the journeymen in a wide variety of electrical work, including troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical equipment. Engages in joint operations with the journey level workers as instructed to include replacement of existing parts i.e., electric motors, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, light fixtures, bulbs, and emergency lights with minimal interruption to service. Assists in the installation and maintenance of secondary distribution systems up to 240 volts for indoor and outdoor lighting and equipment including panel boards, switches, circuit breakers, conduit, wiring fixtures in accordance with the National Electrical Code, Federal Regulations, State and Local codes and other applicable standards. Incumbent supplies, lift hold materials tools for journey-level workers. The worker utilizes wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to accomplish jobs completely and correctly with referrals to his supervisor. Uses hand and powered tools of the trade to perform such tasks as cutting holes in walls and floors and cutting threads on piping. Additionally, at times the incumbent is utilized in the operations shop, cleaning up the grounds, snow removal, and as a laborer on projects. Work Schedule: 7am-3:30pm,M-F Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Helper, PD # 11528-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/10/2025. 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: Electrical EquipmentTroubleshooting (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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Education

None.

Contacts

• Address Canandaigua VA Medical Center 400 Fort Hill Ave Canandaigua, NY 14424 US
• Name: Girolamo Tavolante
• Phone: (315) 863-2853
• Email: [email protected]