Electrician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking an Electrician to perform maintenance in the Electric Maintenance Shop within the Engineering Service. The role involves troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and testing electrical/electronic systems across multiple building facilities.

Applicants must meet detailed qualification standards and demonstrate the ability to work with various electrical equipment and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Electric drawings/electrical diagrams
• Electrical equipment knowledge
• Techniques and standards in electrical work
• Troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment safely

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and testing electrical/electronic equipment
• Repairing electrical segments of HVAC, communications, fire alarm systems, emergency power plants and motors
• Reading blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics
• Installing wires and electrical components for safe operation
• Using test instruments and safety equipment to perform tasks

Skills

Electrical drawings

Electrical equipment

Technical practices (Electrical)

Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Tools and equipment use

Tools

Test instruments

Meters

Ladders

Scaffolds

Rigging

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Electrician. The Electrician will function in the Electric Maintenance Shop of the Engineering Service.

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: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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

• VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio - Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.The Electrician duties include - but are not limited to: Troubleshooting - loading and testing new electrical/electronic equipment
• Repairing electronic/electrical segments of air conditioning and ventilating systems - communication systems - fire alarm systems - emergency power plants and motors and controls
• Understanding various gauges - sizes and types of wire - conduit - couplings - fittings - relays - boxes - circuit breakers and other electrical devices
• Arranging and installing wires to ensure safe operation of systems and equipment worked on
• Understanding mathematics to include arithmetic and algebra
• Using test instruments - recording devices - meters - ladders - scaffolds - lifting devices - rigging and all hand/power tools pertinent to the electrical trade safely
• Reading blueprints - sketches - building plans - engineering drawings - schematics and wiring diagrams accurately to plan and lay out routing
• Referring to and following technical guides and instruction manuals on new or existing equipment
• Developing proper and cost-effective solutions to non-routine repair and construction tasks
• Ability to use and maintain handheld and power operated equipment to perform necessary electrician takings
• Have a journeymen electrician knowledge in National Electrician Code - NEC
• This position requires possession of a current - valid - state issued driver license
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD94459A Physical Requirements: This position requires incumbent to stand - stoop - bend - kneel - and climb
• Physical efforts includes walking - climbing ladders and scaffolds - crawling and bending
• all of which require substantial agility
• The Electrician frequently lifts - carries - and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.