Electrician

Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is in the Electric Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves maintaining, installing, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and electrical, office and environmental management equipment within the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and 6 offsite Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

• Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs all electrical distribution and control systems in the boiler heating plant. Performs a wide range of tests/checks relating to electrical safety and equipment operation as outlined by the Joint Commission, OSHA, NEC, HAP, CAP, VA and other pertinent standards and/or policies. Performs maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a wide variety of electrical, office and environmental management equipment. performs the wide range of tests, installations, repairs, and maintenance on complete systems such as fire alarm, communications systems, intrusion alarm systems, electronic safety devices (medical bed alarms, lifts, mental health safety devices), various electronic door locking systems, networking cables (Cat 6 and fiber terminations), telecom circuits and nurse call systems. Performs duties of an Elevator Mechanic or Maintenance Mechanic which involves troubleshooting, modifying, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance of hydraulic, traction screw type elevator systems, as well as inspecting and troubleshooting electrical. 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 Responsible for safe and proper operation of various vehicles such as pickup trucks, bucket truck, high lift, forklift, and other related equipment. Work is checked on an overall basis for compliance with accepted trade standards. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Compressed Available Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD92776A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to work from ladders, scaffolding and platforms. Work requires standing, reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping, as the work site dictates. May work above ground level and/or in confined spaces. Required to lift, carry, and set up tools, equipment, and parts necessary to the job. 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.

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