Electrician Job at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Reno

Overview

The primary purpose of the position is to perform electrician duties for healthcare facilities within VASNHCS. The incumbent will be required to assist other trades persons and/or any other work as assigned by the supervisor to meet the mission of Facility Management Service (FMS). This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor within the Maintenance section of FMS.

Duties

• Incumbent installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls and all equipment as assigned by the Electrical-Maintenance Supervisor.
• Read system diagrams and schematics, interpret basic electronic terms and symbols, and apply a variety of electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes in order to mount, ground, and install wiring and equipment for electrical/electronic systems.
• Performs work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, electrical maintenance, and repair manuals to plan and layout the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load continuity and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. Determine and place distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections, and install wiring couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices.
• Conduct research and write work orders for approval by supervisor and assist in maintaining stock levels for timely repairs. Keep all stock and shop areas neat, clean, and orderly. Maintain tools in a safe, clean working order and protected from theft.
• Provide skilled expertise in performing preventive maintenance routinely on industrial and commercial type electrical systems including supporting components of those systems. This also includes medical grade refrigerators, freezers units and other equipment with condensers.
• Repair, modify, maintain, troubleshoot, services, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical systems, and related equipment in specific and/or critical areas.
• Utilize the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to perform testing and Preventative Maintenance (PM) on critical assets to keep the Hospital in compliance with Federal, State and Local Accreditation Inspecting Agencies and to complete and close out work orders and documentation in a timely manner.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD03063A

Physical Requirements: The incumbent often works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. He/she often works in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty, and hard to-reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry over 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process