Electrician

Veterans Health Administration

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 47,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Syracuse, NY is seeking a junior Electrician in the Facilities Management Service, Electric Shop. You will assist journeymen with troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical equipment.

Responsibilities include installation/maintenance of secondary distribution up to 240 volts, reading wiring diagrams, and using standard trade tools. Schedule is Mon-Fri 6:30am–3:00pm with rotating evenings; occasional physical lifting is required.

Qualifications

Assists journeymen in electrical work including troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical equipment.
Familiar with reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Able to lift/move tools and parts up to 20–40 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen in troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical equipment.
Assist in install and maintenance of secondary distribution systems up to 240 volts for lighting and equipment.
Work with wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints; use hand/power tools.
Perform grounds maintenance, snow removal, and laborer tasks when assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Installation

Repair

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for a recruitment incentive which can be discussed during hiring. This position is in Facilities Management Service, Maintenance and Repair Section, Electric Shop performing duties of a junior grade electrician for the VAMC - SYRACUSE, NY

Key Responsibilities

Assists the journeymen in a wide variety of electrical work, including troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical equipment. Engages in joint operations with the journey level workers as instructed to include replacement of existing parts i.e., electric motors, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, light fixtures, bulbs, and emergency lights with minimal interruption to service.

Assists in the install and maintenance of secondary distribution systems up to 240 volts for indoor and outdoor lighting and equipment including panel boards, switches, circuit breakers, conduit, wiring and fixtures in accordance with the National Electrical Code, Federal Regulations, State and Local codes and other applicable standards. Incumbent supplies, lifts and holds materials and tools for journey level workers.

The worker utilizes wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to accomplish jobs completely and correctly with referral to his supervisor. Uses hand and powered tools of the trade to perform such tasks as cutting holes in walls and floors and cutting threads on piping. Additionally, at times the incumbent is utilized in the operations shop, cleaning up the grounds, snow removal, and as a laborer on projects. Applies knowledge gained from previous work assignments.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm with rotating evenings from 2:00pm to 10:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01200A Physical Requirements: Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires the Incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

The Incumbent will frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds} and, less often, up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds}. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 18 kilograms. Working Conditions : The is performed both inside and outside.

The Incumbents are sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 9 meters (30 feet) or more; and in close quarters such as manholes, attics, or aboard ships. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors.

They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.

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 $29.04 – $33.86/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.