Electrician

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Electrician position is located within the Facilities Engineering Service of the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). The duty station will be the John Cochran Division or the Jefferson Barracks Division; however the duty station may change based on the needs of the facility.

• The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 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. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm | Full-Time, Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD10099A 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.

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