Electrician

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs, loads, and tests new and installed distribution and building service equipment for a variety of excessive electrical systems
• Performs preventive maintenance on all types of electrical equipment and systems following manufacturers' and/or VA recommendations
• Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, changes component parts, writes necessary work orders and makes minor repairs as needed
• Completes scheduled inspections and documents equipment deficiencies in properly prescribed methods
• Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, maintenance and technical manuals
• Determines size, type of wire, conduit, circuit breakers, fuses and other materials to make necessary installations
• Repairs and/or makes modifications to equipment and systems
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions, applies proper repair procedures, orders necessary parts or materials, completes repairs within allotted time and/or established due date and completes necessary work orders
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. A specific length of training and experience is not required, but applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to do the work of this position. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on the resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Qualifications are first evaluated against a prescribed screen‑out element (usually question 1 in the online questionnaire); those who meet the minimal acceptable qualification are considered for further rating, while those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. The remaining applicants are then rated against the job elements listed below. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited. A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours per week; part‑time experience is credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities and the number of hours per week spent in each position.

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Electric Drawings
• Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
• Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work involves frequent standing, stooping, climbing, bending, and kneeling, and occasionally working in cramped awkward positions. Required to lift and handle objects weighing 50 pounds; often lifts and moves heavier objects with the assistance of other workers, lifting devices, and aids such as movable tables or jacks. Work involves making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard‑to‑reach places. May frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and less often up to 40 pounds. Occasionally may lift or move, with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. Work is done inside and outside; it is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. May be required to make repairs and installations outside in adverse weather conditions. Occasionally make repairs in areas where unpleasant odors are present. Subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, sprains, and strains from handling tools and installing equipment. Subject to burns from hot components, solder, high voltage, and electrical shock. Required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the tasks being performed.

Schedule

Full-Time - Monday-Thursday 1:30pm - Midnight | Full-Time - Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm