Summary This position performs journeyman-level installation, maintenance and repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical systems throughout the Dayton VA Medical Center and is located within the Engineering Service under the supervision of the Electrical Maintenance Unit Supervisor. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES - include, but are not limited to: Incumbent will conduct the following: maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, automatic transfer switches, transformers, switchboard meters, motor control centers, regulators and reactors; maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems; install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices; install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment - examples are: secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, to distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, industrial multiphase systems, thermocouple sensors, emergency warning systems, lighting protection systems, high intensity lighting systems with associated controls, AC and DC rectification systems, amplifier circuits, and related electrical equipment. Incumbent: installs electrical conduits for new equipment or for movement or replacement of existing machinery and equipment - this consists of laying out the job, cutting and threading conduit, mounting outlet boxes, starters, fuse panels and switches, pulling wire through the conduit maintaining the correct color and number of wires to do the job, installs conduit, thin wall and wire-ways through walls and floors made of concrete, brick, tile and wood, installs signal systems, such as buzzers, hangs fixtures and lights such as fluorescent, spotlights, dental lights, operating lights and fixtures on the Center, pulls wire in underground duct for fire alarm, installs motors, exhaust fans, electric dryers, electric washers, and other equipment, installs and repairs cables, conduits, lights and hangers in the tunnel when necessary; responds to trouble calls regarding blown fuses, broken switches, grounded and shorted circuits, etc., and makes necessary repairs, repairs motors and appliances, such as fans, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, coffee urns, etc, replaces brushes, worn bearings, heat elements, etc, as necessary. Incumbent: repairs fixed equipment in the various buildings and shops, such as laundry washers, extractors, dryers, electric saws, drill presses, blowers, and similar equipment; checks contacts on manual starting switches as well as automatic switches, replacing coils, heaters, relays, movable and stationary contacts, etc., as needed; performs preventive maintenance by oiling and lubricating motors, cleaning transformer rooms, checking and filling the fire alarm batteries, checking fire alarm system for grounds and voltage, etc; troubleshoots, repairs and installs 480 volt street lighting circuits, to include splicing cables and re-setting or setting street light posts and re-lamping; conducts preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records; works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering, drawings, electrical code specifications etc. Maintain, repair, install, and test switchgear, automatic transfer switches, transformers, and switchboard meters. Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, and electrical control systems. Install electrical conduits for new equipment or for movement or replacement of existing machinery and equipment Repair fixed equipment such as laundry washers, extractors, dryers, electric saws, drill presses, and blowers. Repair motors and appliances such as fans, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, coffee urns, etc. Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits and systems. Work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, electrical code specifications and repair manuals. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs 480 volt street lighting circuits to include splicing cables and re-setting light posts. Responds to trouble calls regarding blown fuses, broken switches, grounded and shorted circuits and makes necessary repairs. Installs, maintains, and calibrates industrial instrumentation and related devices. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD12074A Physical Requirements: Works on ladders, scaffolding and platforms, often in difficult hard-to-reach places. Duties require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment often weighing 50 pounds. Works inside and outside, in all @types of weather, often under dirty, dusty and greasy working conditions. Occasionally subjected to high noise levels. May work in and around patient care areas requiring discretion, tact and diplomacy. Subjected to all hazards associated with the electrical trade. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Inspect Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the @context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
