Electrician

Veterans Health Administration

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Engineering Service, Electric Shop, Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Electrician to perform maintenance, repair, installation and operation of lighting and power distribution systems.

The role emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to NEC/NFPA standards. The incumbent will work Monday–Friday, with no telework, and must meet physical requirements for handling equipment and working at high

Qualifications

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Makes mechanical and electrical tests and visual inspections to determine causes of malfunctions or safety hazards.
Performs preventive maintenance on electrical/mechanical devices such as PLCs, motors, generators, timers, transfer switches, lighting controllers, and related equipment.
Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles electrical equipment and devices as required.
Applies NEC and NFPA regulations to maintenance and installations; ensures safety standards.
Maintains motor control systems, VVVF drives, and integrated lighting systems and controls.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is located at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Engineering Service, Electric Shop and reports directly to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for maintenance, repair, installation and operation of lighting and power distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Makes mechanical and electrical tests and visual inspection to determine causes of malfunctions or conditions which may cause breakdown or safety hazards. Utilizes manufacturer's blueprints and specifications to determine proper replacement of parts or other information to aid in troubleshooting, repair, or modification. Capable of disassembling, making repairs and reassembling all trade related device and/or equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance and operating checks on electrical and mechanical devices such as PLC's, polyphase motors, polyphase generators, timers, pump motors, automatic "buss" transfer switches, lighting controllers, motor controllers, kitchen and laundry equipment, and other electrical switching devices.

Performance of visual examinations, inspections, technical research, and operational test to determine the need for, and the performance of, installing, modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems on all level of difficulty and responsibility requiring skill, knowledge, and experience predominately in the electrical trade to perform work on equipment, switch- gear, high voltage power lines above and below ground, and all other components that comprise station electrical systems.

Ability to work on project objectives proposed by engineers, including planning and laying out the sequence of work from drawings or blueprints which may be incomplete regarding the specific wiring required in the unique application of equipment. Responsible for completed project requirements, timeliness, and standards of safety. Maintains motor control systems, variable voltage, variable frequency (VVVF) drives, integrated lighting systems and controls.

Applies National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA regulations to all maintenance and installation tasks. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday thru Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. T Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Electrician/PD10993A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Physical Requirements: Work assignments require the use of light to moderate physical effort. The employee must frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally items weighing more than 40 pounds must be handled. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping, or working on ladders in high places for extended periods of time is required.

Working conditions: Work is usually performed inside a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated area. Work is also conducted in highly visible crowded areas where workers and patient safety must be exercised. Employee is required to wear uniform and protective clothing when exposed to patients and areas that are contaminated or designated as clean areas. Employees are subject to injuries, such as electrical shocks, cuts, bruises, abrasions, and burns.

Incumbent is subject to 24-hour call.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 $32.61 – $38.05/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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