Electrician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Full-time • Boise, ID, US • $32 - $38 / hour • 2w ago

Summary

This Position is located in Facility Management Service (FMS) - Boise VA Medical Center. Boise - ID. The campus is on 58 acres of land as well as an offsite warehouse and 5 community based outpatient clinics. The Electrician will be responsible for maintaining electrical system(s) at the various facility locations and the incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a current driver's license. **Recruitment Incentives may be available to highly qualified candidates**

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/26/2026. 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 - Ability to do the work of a Electrician without more than normal supervision. Qualifying experience includes: Working independently as an electrician; utilizing knowledge of electrical theory and National Electrical Code requirements; installing - modifying - repairing and loading new and existing electrical lines - circuits - systems - and associated fixtures - controls - and equipment; using instruments and tools common to the electrical trade; reading and following wiring diagrams and blueprints to install or repair electrical equipment; using a variety of hand and power tools; and utilizing testing equipment. 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. Journeyman Electrical license or equivalent: Electricians at this level will possess a current Journeyman Electrical license or equivalent with a minimum of six years of trade experience. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid Journeyman Electrical license (or equivalent). Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current - valid state-issued driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you may be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state-issued Driver's License. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Without more than normal supervision 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.

Duties

Major duties include - but are not limited to: Modify - or remove all aspects of an electrical system that is - 120 volts or less - 600 volts or less - and 12 -470 volts or less
Install - modify - or remove secondary emergency power distribution centers throughout the utility power distribution system
Responsible for maintaining all normal power branch circuits and emergency power branch circuits - including all related branch equipment - normal and emergency - to ensure proper hospital and research laboratory operation
Responsible for maintaining the emergency power distribution system which includes two 1500Kw diesel generators that provide three phase primary utility power to the entire facility (12 -470 volts) and all related secondary emergency power distribution centers throughout the utility power distribution system
Install - repair - troubleshoot - test - and modify new and existing electrical distribution systems - fixtures - controls - and equipment located in the research laboratories - main hospital - and other commercial - campus buildings
Demonstrate a mastery of cutting - threading - bending - and installing rigid pipe and all other required conduit systems - and a variety of related raceway systems
Pull conductors through raceway systems
properly phase cables - and make connections (sometimes when voltage is present.) Under emergency conditions - he/she will be fully capable and willing to splice high voltage cables
The Electrician will troubleshoot and maintain electric and electronic control circuits on various equipment including medical gas systems - vertical transportation power distribution systems - motor control centers - digital master controls (PLC cabinets -) load centers - and uninterruptable power systems
The Electrician will select proper wire gauges - insulation - protective devices - switching for a variety of equipment - lighting - and miscellaneous electrical loads
Must demonstrate a mastery of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required for the performance of work
He/she will operate power hydraulic work platforms safely
Will produce or modify as-built drawings - delineating system alterations by working with engineers - project managers - CAD operators - and supervisors
The Electrician will maintain an evolving shop inventory of electrical supplies sufficient to maintain research laboratories and a hospital campus in a predictable manner
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 6:00 a.m
to 2:30 p.m
(MST) Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD60376A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders - scaffolding - and platforms - where parts of systems are in hard to reach places
There is heavy lifting involved with this position
Assistance is usually available for the handling of heavier material and equipment
Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals
Incumbent must be capable of working inside and outside in excessive heat - cold - noise - confined areas - and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces
Incumbent may receive minor cuts or abrasions while performing these duties
Work can also require long periods of standing or sitting depending on the work scheduled by the M&R Supervisor
Work Conditions: The working conditions vary with the environment
It may be inside or outside - and is usually dirty - dusty - greasy - and may be in inclement weather
The incumbent is continually exposed to the open flame of torches used to cut - braze - and solder pipe
The incumbent may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and /or chemical agents are present
To ensure employee safety and health - personnel protection programs are maintained
These programs may include engineering controls - training - work procedures - use of personal protective equipment - and medical surveillance
As part of the medical surveillance programs - the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualification for duty.