Electrical Systems Technician - Facilities Maintenance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI, seeks an Electrician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems including switch gear, substations, transformers, and panels.

Duties include reading plans, identifying issues with testing devices, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes. Work involves ladders, scaffolding, and occasional exposure to adverse conditions; typical schedule is Monday–Friday,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical - Electronic) used in Shop and Trade practices
• Technical Practices (theoretical - precise - artistic)
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and tests electrical wires, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment
• Reads building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals to plan routing, placement, size, gauge, load, and safe operation of electrical lines and equipment
• Interprets basic electronic terms and symbols in diagrams and schematics
• Applies electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes to mount and install wiring and equipment
• Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, connections, and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices
• Inspects electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers
• Identifies electrical problems using testing devices
• Interprets and applies state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
• Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems during repairs and installations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI, seeks an Electrician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems including switch gear, substations, transformers, and panels.

Duties include reading plans, identifying issues with testing devices, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes. Work involves ladders, scaffolding, and occasional exposure to adverse conditions; typical schedule is Monday–Friday,