Electrician

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, seeks a qualified Electrician to perform installation, modification, maintenance, testing, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of electrical distribution systems, wiring, fixtures and controls in healthcare, industrial and office settings.

The position requires knowledge of electrical principles, materials, and safety standards, ability to read blueprints and schematics, work from plans, and comply with National

Qualifications

• Knowledge of installation, modification, maintenance, testing and repair of electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and state/local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot and test electrical wires, circuits, systems and fixtures.
• Read plans and diagrams to plan routing, layout, and safe operation.
• Inspect components such as transformers and circuit breakers; identify problems with testing devices.
• Place distribution panels, boxes, fittings, wiring, conduits and devices; follow safety protocols.
• Work indoors and outdoors; lift up to 40 lbs; operate on ladders, scaffolds and platforms.

Skills

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety standards

Job description

Summary

The position Maintenance & Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System. The purpose of the position is to perform installation - modifications - maintenance - testing - inspecting - troubleshooting - and repair of electrical distribution systems - wiring systems - fixtures - controls - and equipment in healthcare - industrial and office setting. The position requires knowledge and application of electrical principles - materials - and safety standards.

Summary

The position Maintenance & Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System. The purpose of the position is to perform installation - modifications - maintenance - testing - inspecting - troubleshooting - and repair of electrical distribution systems - wiring systems - fixtures - controls - and equipment in healthcare - industrial and office setting. The position requires knowledge and application of electrical principles - materials - and safety standards.

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: 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.

Duties

• This position is responsible for installing - modifying - repairing - maintaining - troubleshooting - and testing - new and existing electrical wires - circuits - systems and associated fixtures - controls - and equipment
• Incumbent is expected to perform as a journey level Electrician
• Duties to include - but not limited to: Works from building plans - blueprints - wiring diagrams - engineering drawings - and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing - placement type - size - gauge - balance - load - continuity - and safe operation of electrical lines - circuits - systems - equipment and controls
• Interprets basic electronic terms and symbols when reading technical/system diagrams and schematics
• Applies a variety of electrical formulas - tables - charts - and color codes in order to mount - ground and install wiring and equipment for electrical/electronic systems
• Determines and places distribution panels - boxes - fittings and 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 a variety of testing devices
• Interprets and applies state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
• Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD14837-A A current - valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position
• NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore
• please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package
• If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state-issued Driver's License
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion - including frequent medium lifting of up to 40 pounds - pushing - pulling - carrying - climbing - bending - stooping - crawling - and negotiating manholes - or other confined spaces
• Incumbent frequently works off high ladders - scaffolds - and platforms
• Heavy lifting over 40 pounds and strenuous exertion is occasionally performed
• The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time and must be in good overall physical condition
• Coordination of eyes - hands - legs - and body is needed in installing - repairing - and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as manholes and overhead structures
• Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside
• Most work is performed inside buildings - usually with adequate lighting and environmental conditioning
• Occasionally work is performed in very cold - hot or unventilated areas - or outside during bad weather in work areas that are noisy - dirty - dusty and greasy on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more in close quarters such as manholes or crawl spaces
• Exposure to equipment noise is flash danger - battery and other chemicals and fumes is common as well as the ever-present hazards of lethal electrical shock and burns in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment and the physical hazards of electrically operated moving machinery and equipment
• The incumbent may experience strains from awkward positions and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials.