Electrician

Full Job Description

As an Electrician for Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS) Medical Center, the incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills of the trade for the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment.

As a journeyman electrician, the incumbent must be knowledgeable in all national and local electrical codes and practices attributed to the trade.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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:

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, including but not limited to, 4160 volt switch gear, motors, transformers (single and 3 phase), distribution panels, constant current transformers, 480 volt parallel street lighting, underground distribution lines, power and control circuits, emergency generators, ranging from 6 KW to 2500 KW, 3 phase, 4 wire, single and 3 phase AC motors fractional to 250HP, DC motors, all electrical components of gas fired boilers which utilize alarms, damper controls, motorized valves, solid state devices, static components, diodes, rectifiers, dietetic equipment, radio systems, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment (commercial type).

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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD05317A Physical Requirements: Employee works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and is exposed to usual occupational hazards.

Must work in manholes, unexcavated cellars, attics, pipe spaces, around boilers and high-pressure steam lines.

The incumbent is subject to possible electrical shock and other construction hazards above and/or below normal temperatures. Required to work in noisy, dirty and damp places.

Sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work area, that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; and in close quarters such as manholes and attics.

The incumbent must be capable of lifting and carrying the necessary batteries, tools, and supplies and other equipment needed to complete the assignment but not limited to 40 lbs in weight.

Employee may be exposed to toxic fumes, gases, and airborne particles in the performance of duties. This exposure may adversely affect pulmonary function.

The wearing of a protective respirator that will reduce the possibility of pulmonary damage is mandatory when working in areas where toxic exposure is a possibility.

OSHA requirements mandate that the employees required to use a respirator NOT have a beard, and pass a baseline pulmonary function test prior to use of a respirator.

Occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary device, such as electrical motors.

They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.