Electrician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Electrician for the VA Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. This position involves maintaining the hospital’s electrical systems, conducting repairs, and ensuring functionality of various components. Applicants should have relevant experience or training, and the role requires the ability to work without close supervision. This is an open continuous announcement, accepting applications until September 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality.
• Volunteer work is credited if duties and hours are described.
• 20/20 vision required with the ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hospital’s electrical distribution center.
• Inspect and repair electrical connections and components.
• Transport tools and materials to work sites.
• Support preventive maintenance for mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Hand Tools

Ability to Work without More Than Normal Supervision

Tools

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Circuit Testers

Job description

Summary

The Electrician serves at VA Medical Center in Birmingham - AL and reports directly to the Supervisory Electrician in the Station Electric Shop, with second level supervision from the Maintenance Control Manager. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element. Those who satisfy the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. Potential eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements, including Ability to Do the Work of the Position, Ability to Work without More Than Normal Supervision, Electric Drawings, Technical Practices, Troubleshooting, Use and Maintain Hand Tools, and experience in paid or unpaid roles such as volunteer work.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies. You may receive credit for qualifying volunteer experience, provided you clearly describe the nature of duties and the hours per week spent.

Duties

• Provides highly skilled craft labor to maintain the hospital’s electrical distribution center of both single and three‑phase electrical power.
• Pumps water out of vaults.
• Inspects connections between spliced wires and removes deteriorated or damaged insulation from splices/cables.
• Tightens splice connectors and replaces insulation and retapes connections.
• Tightens loose connections, replaces damaged insulation, and exercises cut outs to ensure proper operation.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces electrical components (e.g., televisions, electric‑powered signs) carrying 120‑440 volts in building electrical systems.
• Runs conduit and metal raceways from components to building power panels and maintains and installs internal lighting.
• Problem‑solves and troubleshoots using manual and power wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, snippers, adjustable wrenches, hammers, levels, voltmeters, ammeters, circuit testers, and phase meters.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools, supplies, and materials to work sites.
• Organizes assigned work to minimize materials and man‑hours and instructs others in the operation of and preventive maintenance for related tools and equipment.
• Supports preventive maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and associated control systems by assisting in performance, administration, and monitoring.
• Wears a tool belt weighing 20 lb while performing all functions.
• Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in strenuous and uncomfortable positions.
• Ascends a six‑foot step ladder at least 15 times per day for ceiling light and conduit work; may ascend ladders or maintenance stairs up to 60 feet to access exterior building lights and other components.
• Works at heights up to 120 feet for two hours at a time during shifts.
• Enters and maneuvers in restricted spaces in underground vaults for up to two hours to maintain electrical systems.
• Transports materials weighing up to 50 lbs over distances of up to 200 yards on occasion.
• Handles tools, conduit, wiring, and other electrical components; pulls damaged or deteriorated wiring and conduits and manipulates steel fish tape to run new wiring.
• Works at floor/ground level and or restricted spaces up to two hours per shift to access electrical components.
• Possesses 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses and can align conduit, raceways, wiring, and other components accurately.
• Accurately distinguishes colors to identify, trace, and match electrical wires.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Compressed/ Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Position Description Title/PD#: 9310A.