Electrician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Hampton, VA seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, modify, troubleshoot and maintain medium and low voltage electrical systems.

The role covers testing, repair, and preventive maintenance of complex equipment and fire alarm systems, using plans, blueprints, and manuals to ensure safe operation. Work involves climbing, lifting up to 75 pounds, and daily exposure to varying weather conditions; schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, at the VA Medical

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of training or experience to perform journeyman electrician duties.
• Experience and ability to install, modify, troubleshoot, service and maintain electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, troubleshoot, service and maintain medium and low voltage electrical equipment and circuits.
• Maintain and test emergency power distribution with generators and switchgear.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to plan routing and installations.
• Work with engineers, service administrators and contractors to complete projects on time.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Electrical maintenance

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the VA Medical Center Hampton - Virginia under the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Services. The incumbent will be responsible for the installation - modification - troubleshooting - servicing and maintenance of both medium and low voltage electrical equipment - circuits and all associated devices. This incumbent is a full performance electrician incumbent requiring the skills and abilities of a journeyman level electrician.

Summary

This position is located in the VA Medical Center Hampton - Virginia under the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Services. The incumbent will be responsible for the installation - modification - troubleshooting - servicing and maintenance of both medium and low voltage electrical equipment - circuits and all associated devices. This incumbent is a full performance electrician incumbent requiring the skills and abilities of a journeyman level electrician.

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: Decision Making Electrical Equipment Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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

• The electrician is responsible for a diverse range of journeyman electrician duties - including the installation - modification - repair - troubleshooting - preventive maintenance - and testing of complex electrical systems - circuits - equipment - appliances - controls - components - lighting fixtures - and fire alarm systems
• Duties include but are not limited to: Maintain - troubleshoot - repair - operate and test the emergency power distribution system consisting of ten generators - ranging from - 350kw to 1200kw - 25 transfer switches - 480 volt switchgear - 26 volt dc batteries and chargers - fuel pumps and day tanks
• and oil filled transformers - 480 volt switchgear - dry transformers and breaker panel boards - 208/120 volt transformers and breaker panels - main switchgear batteries
• Maintain - troubleshoot - repair - operate and test 4160 volt switchgear consisting of transformer - and air vacuumed breakers
• Assist the Electrical Supervisor in helping to resolve design and installation problems with Engineers - Service Administrators - contract personnel and ensure the various projects are completed in a timely manner
• 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
• Determines and places distribution panels - boxes - fittings - and connections and install wiring - couplings - conduit - relays - fixtures - transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances
• Drive the government vehicle to perform regular duties and transport equipment
• Works with other trades in the performance of their related duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD02830A Physical Requirements: Works inside and outside of the Hampton VA Medical Center
• Work is usually dirty - dusty - hot - cold - greasy - and noisy - and is sometimes performed during inclement weather
• Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones - electrical shock - burns - and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises
• Makes repairs and installations from ladders - scaffolding - platforms - requiring considerable standing - stooping - bending - pulling - and kneeling
• works in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• frequently lifts - carries - and sets up tools and equipment
• Lifts and/or carry 75 pounds.