Electrician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks a skilled Electrical Installer and Maintainer to install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of electrical systems and equipment at facilities across Minneapolis. You will work to the OPM standards and apply safety regulations while performing hands-on maintenance with test instruments.

The role emphasizes quality experience and precise workmanship, with opportunities to read blueprints, use meters, and perform preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Quality level of experience per OPM X-118C standards.
• Ability to plan, install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and proper procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics with test instruments.
• Work with minimal supervision while following safety and compliance rules.

Skills

Safety regulations

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Use of test equipment

Hand tools proficiency

Education

OPM X-118C WG-2800 standard

Tools

Multimeters

Circuit analyzers

Meggers

Voltage meters

Ohmmeters

Ammmeters

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain various electrical systems, controls, and equipment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Group.. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

JOB ELEMENTS

• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices, and of electrical equipment, i.e., test lamps, multimeters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmeters, and ammeters.
• Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, cable pullers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit benders and threaders.
• Skill in troubleshooting and tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems.
• Ability to use electrical drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams and to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various electrical systems, controls, and equipment without more than normal supervision.

Physical Effort

Makes repairs from work stands and other hard-to-reach places. Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts items that weigh over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers.

Working Conditions

Works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. May work on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet, or in close quarters such as manholes or attics. Subject to electric shock, cuts, and bruises. May be exposed to temperature extremes in test facilities, extremely high noise levels, and exposure to lead, radiation, chemicals, or carcinogens.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.