Electrician

Veterans Health Administration

Brockton (MA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks Electricians for VA Boston Healthcare System in Brockton, MA and West Roxbury, MA. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position is open and continuous until filled.

The role involves installing, repairing, maintaining electrical systems, reading blueprints, following NEC, and using hand and power tools. Two openings; applications may be referred as vacancies occur; the salary range is $37.68–$43.96 per hour.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
Work with distribution lines, panels, switchgear, and related devices.
Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and NEC codes to plan wiring routes.
Trace defects and determine locations for panels, boxes, connections, and wiring.
Use hand and power tools to perform installations and repairs.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Electrician positions are in Facilities Management service with VA Boston Healthcare System at Brockton, MA and West Roxbury, MA. These positions are full-time at 40 hours per week. ***This is an open and continuous job opportunity announcement and may close at any time once all positions are filled.***

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 3, 2026. Eligible applications received after the initial cut-off date will be referred as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

This position is responsible for installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.

Works with secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, to distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, industrial multiphase systems, thermocouple sensors, emergency warning systems, lighting protection systems, high intensity lighting systems with associated controls, target mechanisms, AC/DC rectification systems, galvanic and impressed current cathode protection systems, amplifier circuits and related electrical equipment.

Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals. Plans and lays out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls that support industrial operations, computer complexes, or similar complex electrical loads.

Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. Interprets and applies the National Electrical Code, local codes, etc., and uses trade formulas to calculate common properties.

Use a variety of hand and power tools of the trade. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD523-00859-A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service.

Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Selectees may be required to work at any VA Boston Healthcare System campus or CBOC, as needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37.68 – $43.96/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.