Electrician – Palo Alto VAMC

Electrician – Palo Alto VA Medical Center (VAMC) Employer:Veterans Engineering (VE) Location:Palo Alto, CA – VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) Employment Type:Full-Time, On-Site Period of Performance:4 Months with 4-Month Extension Option Compensation:Competitive hourly wage based on experience About the Facility: TheVA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)is a state-of-the-art teaching hospital withinVISN 21, serving veterans across California, Nevada, and Hawaii. As part of the VA’s nationwide network, this facility provides a full spectrum of patient care and is recognized for its advanced infrastructure and innovation. Position Overview: Veterans Engineering is seeking a skilled and licensedElectricianto support the maintenance and operation of complex electrical systems at the Palo Alto VAMC. This position requires hands-on expertise with both low and high-voltage systems in a healthcare setting. Required Qualifications: • Copy of validCalifornia Electrician’s License (C-10 or equivalent) • Copy ofcurrent state driver’s license • Candidate’scurrent residencemust be indicated on submission • Minimum 4 years of relevant electrical experience • Must be eligible to pass background screening and credentialing for VA access Major Duties & Responsibilities: • Maintain, install, modify, and troubleshoot building electrical systems including: • • Circuit breakers, distribution panels, power supplies, switches, outlets, and lighting systems • High voltage equipment such as switchgear, transformers, and constant voltage regulators • Emergency power systems: EPSS, ATS, fuel storage tanks (UST/AST) • Perform wiring, conduit installation, splicing, and safety testing • Repair and service electrical/pneumatic equipment including automatic doors, kitchen/laundry systems, and control panels • Work with solid-state circuitry, flexible conduit, relays, contactors, and photocells Physical Requirements: • Work from ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and confined or elevated spaces • Stand, stoop, kneel, climb, and lift up to 40 lbs frequently; heavier items with assistance • Comfortable working in tiring or awkward positions Working Conditions: • Work performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions • May be exposed to: • • Electrical shock,heights (30 ft+),rotary motors,loud or greasy environments • Injury risksfrom falls, cuts, and mechanical hazards • Must be vigilant with safety procedures and proper PPE