Electrical Worker

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.

Responsibilities

• Installs electrical equipment - provides electrical support - conducts preventative maintenance inspections - or makes repairs to lighting and other various electrical systems within the Cleveland V.A Medical Center campus
• Receives written instruction - electronic work orders - or oral instructions from the shop supervisor or work leader of the assigned shop
• Incumbent must be proficient at reading and interpreting wiring diagrams that indicate the nature of the repair or installation to be made - the layout and placement of circuitry - fixtures - and controls - and the types of wiring - parts - and equipment installed
• Removes - replaces - tightens - splices - solders and insulates defective wiring - controls - equipment and lighting fixtures
• Locates broken - worn - damaged defective parts and equipment - through visual observation or through the use of test equipment
• Incumbent must be proficient with use of electrical test equipment to include- test lamps - voltage testers - lux meters - ammeters - insulation testers - and polarity testers
• Supports shop electricians or electronics mechanics as a helper when requested by the shop supervisor or work leader
• Aids with electrical utility support for planned and unplanned outages and provides support for medical center special events when required
• Completes needed repairs or modifications to installed electrical lighting system controllers or electrical components such as outlets - switches - motion sensors - contactors - circuit breakers - light fixtures and related components
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Make repairs and installations from ladders - scaffolding - platforms - and other hard-to-reach places
• This requires the electrical worker to stand - stoop - bend - kneel - climb - and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Frequently lifts and carries tools - equipment - and parts weighing up to 20 pounds and less often - up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally - they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm