Pipefitter

Full Job Description

This position serves as a Pipefitter within the Facilities Management Service of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, located in Detroit, Michigan.

The primary functions include working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprinting reading) Measurement and Layout Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Troubleshooting 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:

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs preventative maintenance work assignments that are received from the supervisor, and the Engineering work order system.

Performs the installation and all modifications and repairs of all piping utility systems at or near journeyman level.

Inspects, adjusts, cleans, and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, waste lines, kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, medical compressed air systems, vacuum systems, oxygen systems, and natural gas distribution systems.

Reads and interprets blueprints and manufacturers' specifications for installing and repairing equipment.

Conducts safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes.

Perform the installation of all Plumbing fixtures such as Toilets, Sinks, Faucets, Urinals, traps. Trouble-shooting problems that occur with all utility piping systems.

Operating drain cleaning equipment in a safe manner. Use and maintain all necessary plumbing tools related to the job in a safe and effective manner.

Joining pipes together by multiple ways including but not limited to, soldering, threading, groove lock, mechanical connections, brazing.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; may be subject to emergency call-in or off duty-hours in order to accomplish the needs of the service Compressed Work Schedule: May be available per approval from supervisor Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD05356A PHYSICAL EFFORT and WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee will make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places.

Employee will be standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Employee will frequently handle, lift, carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 pounds.

Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions.

The employee is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

Employee may be required to work in areas that have asbestos containing materials and will, therefore, be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators and other equipment to prevent possible asbestos exposure.

You will be responsible for completing respirator training, fit testing and training in the proper use and maintenance of general PPE.