Electrician Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrician Leader at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC, operates in the Engineering Service to install, repair, maintain, and test electrical wires, circuits, and equipment according to plans and codes.

Working weekdays with a 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule (subject to agency needs), you will interpret diagrams, select components, and ensure safe operation while addressing faults and performing preventative maintenance in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and maintenance manuals to plan routing, placement, and installation of electrical lines and equipment.
• Inspects electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, and ensures safe operation.
• Identifies problems using testing devices; interprets NEC and local building regulations for repairs and installations.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am - 4:30pm; schedule may change based on agency needs.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Electrician Leader is located in the Engineering Service at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. This position is responsible for installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing, new and existing electrical wires, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

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. Interprets basic electronic terms and symbols when reading technical/system diagrams and schematics.

Applies a variety of electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes in order to mount, ground and install wiring and equipment for electrical/electronic systems. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings and connections, and installs wiring couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices. Inspects electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Identifies electrical problems using a variety of testing devices. Interprets and applies state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code. Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am - 4:30pm. Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs.

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD106060 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

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 $37.06 – $43.23/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.