Electrician

Electrician Position

The primary purpose of the position is to perform electrician duties for healthcare facilities within VASNHCS. The incumbent will be required to assist other trades persons and / or any other work as assigned by the supervisor to meet the mission of Facility Management Service (FMS). This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor within the Maintenance section of FMS.

Responsibilities major duties include, but are not limited to :

• Incumbent installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, test and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and all equipment as assigned by the Electrical-Maintenance Supervisor.
• Read system diagrams and schematics, interpret basic electronic terms and symbols, and apply a variety of electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes in order to mount, ground, and install wiring and equipment for electrical / electronic systems.
• Performs work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, electrical maintenance, and repair manuals to plan and layout the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls.
• He / she determine and place distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections, and installs wiring couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices.
• Conduct research and write work orders for approval by supervisor and assist in maintaining stock levels for timely repairs.
• He / she is required to keep all stock and shop areas neat, clean, and orderly. Maintaining tools in a safe, clean working order and protected from theft.
• Provide skilled expertise in performing preventive maintenance routinely on industrial and commercial type electrical systems including supporting components of those systems.
• This also includes medical grade refrigerators, freezer units, and other equipment with condensers.
• Repairs, modifies, maintains, troubleshoots, services, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical systems, and related equipment in specific and / or critical areas.
• Utilizing the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to; perform testing and Preventative Maintenance (PM) to critical assets to keep the Hospital in compliance with Federal, State, and Local Accreditation Inspecting Agencies and complete and close out work orders and documentation in a timely manner.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM

Position Description Title / PD# : Electrician / PD03063A

Physical Requirements : The incumbent often works from ladders, scaffolding, and hydraulic work platforms. He / she often works in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty, and hard to-reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry over 40 pounds.

Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

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 :

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 Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.