Electrician

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.

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.