Electrician

This position is located at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. The purpose of the position is to install, modify, repair, maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems. Tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.

Duties May Include:

* Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical systems.

* Inspects and repairs all electrical equipment throughout the medical center, such as kitchen appliances, crash carts, toasters, microwaves, lighting and power systems, electrical controls and energy management systems and all other electrical units throughout the facility, including minor repairs to elevators and related equipment.

* Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on all motors and motor controls; tests the emergency generating system monthly and performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as prescribed. Assists other trades with projects as needed.

* 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 that support industrial operations, computer complexes or similar complex electrical loads.

* Traces hard-to-locate effects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices including electrical services.

* The incumbent works from building plans, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.

* Incumbent determines installations and repairs including such considerations as the types, sizes, gauges and layout of conduit, wiring, couplings, fittings, relays, controls and distribution panels and other electrical devices used in a variety of complete electrical systems and the best methods of installation and repair.

Work Schedule:

7am-3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#:
Electrician/PD23181O

Physical Requirements:

Repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The work requires frequently lifting and carrying of tools, equipment, and part that weight up to 20 pounds and less often, up to 40 pounds.

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."