The position is located in the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center's Facilities Management Service under the supervision of the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor. The Electrician is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and the repair of the electrical/power systems of the entire facility.
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: Electrical Equipment Technical Practices 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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities include; but are not limited to the following: Electrical System Maintenance and Repair: The incumbent works as a journeyman level electrician to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems from 120 volt to 480 volt 3 phase to include, but not limited to building wiring, electrical panels, breakers, fuses, building lighting systems, campus lighting systems, emergency power systems, electric pumps/ motors, elevators, generators, alarm/ control systems, electric doors, transfer switches, transformers and any other electrical work normally performed by a Journeyman level Electrician. The work involves installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting, loading, and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment. Included are secondary distribution lines, panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, data cabling, electrical warning, detection, emergency generators, electrical transfer switches, and a medium voltage primary distribution system. Electrical Construction and Renovations: The incumbent runs conduit, pulls wires, installs electrical signs/ lighting, installs outlets and switches, and connects electrical power to new equipment. He/she plans, lays out, the needed placement, arrangement, and routing of systems, circuits, controls, and equipment. He/she works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals determines size, type, gauge of wiring, conduit, fittings, relays, control and distribution panels needed for the safe operation of systems, circuits, and equipment. Testing and Documentation: The incumbent is responsible for inspection, testing, and maintaining accurate records of various electrical systems on the medical center campus to include, but not limited to campus wide generator system, individual generators, lighting, automatic transfer switches, emergency exit lighting, fuel pump systems, emergency power systems, load bank testing, circuits, breakers, panels, controls, elevators, and equipment. Performs duties such as, monitoring service contracts, inspections and to ensure documentation on same as required by The Joint Commission (TJC) and ANSI. The incumbent must be thoroughly versed in the National and Local Electrical codes and has knowledge of all safety regulations pertaining to the described duties. The incumbent performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Working Conditions: The incumbent's work is performed mostly inside, occasionally outside and is usually dusty and di1ty. The incumbent is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in hard-to-reach areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to possible cuts and bruises and occasionally is exposed to electrical shock and bums. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for use by staff to minimize any potential injury in accordance with industry standards. Work may be assigned at other locations under the jurisdiction of the Wilkes-Barre Medical Center which requires the incumbent to travel to and from the site in a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV); i.e., the Community Based Outpatient Clinics and Scranton Vet Center. Therefore, the incumbent is required to complete and maintain all necessary training associated with the use of a GOV. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01811A Physical Requirements: The incumbent must make installations and repairs from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms and where the parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces in uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the incumbent will lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Incumbent must possess valid state driver's license.