Pipefitter

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in the Facilities Management Service under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

The Pipefitter is a key position in maintaining the safe, uninterrupted use of the plumbing and steam systems throughout of the facility, which are very complex, potentially dangerous, and critically needed resources for the Medical Center.

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

Major Duties:

The Pipefitter installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of high-pressure piping to include but not limited to steam distribution and heating systems, oil/natural gas, heat exchangers, and installs pipe insulation, condensate collection tanks and pumps, hot water heating devices, circulating pumps, radiators, pressure reducing valves, strainers, fire suppression systems, backflow preventers, and steam traps.

The incumbent installs modify, maintains repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of plumbing systems to include but not limited to domestic water systems, drainage waste and vent systems, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, chlorine systems, hot water return systems, well pumps, circulators, back flow devices, relief valves, shut off valves, metering devices, mixing valves, hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and faucets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD06020A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is frequently subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous conditions.

They must be in satisfactory physical and mental condition and always fit for duty. The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms.

They often work in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations.

The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions.

The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 80 pounds.

Incumbent must possess valid state driver's license Working Conditions: Exposed to a full array of weather conditions. Subject to danger of falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts.

Exposed to dust/dirt. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Work is often dirty, dusty, and greasy.

The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, cramped spaces, and bad weather conditions.

The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns.

They are subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin.

Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime and subject to afterhours call back in the event of emergencies or other events that affect the medical center's ability to operate.