Electrician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia seeks an Electrician to support the Facilities Management Service under supervision.

The Electrician maintains safe, uninterrupted electrical operations critical to hospital functions. You will perform repairs and installations in challenging environments, including ladders and spaces, complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Experience evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Must meet all requirements by the closing date mentioned in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, uninterrupted electrical operations of the facility.
• Perform repairs and installations in hard-to-reach or elevated work areas.

Skills

Electrical

Electrical Tech Practices

Troubleshooting

Supervision

Job description

This position is located at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in the Facilities Management Service under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Electrical Supervisor. The Electrician is a key position in maintaining the safe, uninterrupted power and electrical operations of the facility, which is a very complex, potentially dangerous, and critically needed resource. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/08/2026.

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 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:

• Electrical
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)
• 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and inside manholes, and where the parts of the systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and under hazardous conditions. Work frequently involves lifts, carries, and set up tools, equipment, and parts that may exceed 20 pounds and require heavy lifting.