Pipefitter

Full Job Description

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is recruiting for a Pipefitter.

The pipefitter works on the Engineering Service Construction Team under the supervision of the Maintenance & Operations Foreman Supervisor.

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:

Major duties include, but are not limited to: On a regular and recurring basis, work involves installation, maintenance, and repair of steam and plumbing systems and equipment such as high, medium, and low pressure steam supply lines; vacuum and condensate return lines; hot and cold water systems; drainage lines; gas and sewage lines; steam heating; steam generation; steam generators; flash and expansion tanks; condensate, vacuum, and circulating pumps; radiators; autoclaves; sterilizers; flatwork ironers; tumblers; dishwashing machines; fire hydrants; automatic fire sprinkler systems; water heaters; gas cooking equipment; sanitary and storm sewers; water closets, tubs, and showers; etc.

Plans and lays out work, figures pressures, and ensures that piping, valves, fittings, reduction couplings, elbows, and other parts are proper for the work.

Test systems and equipment after completion of work for proper circulation, flow, pressure, and leak-free joints.

Responds to after work emergency calls from the Boiler Plant Operator and requests of the Administrator, Administrative Officer of the Day, Engineering Chief and Associate Chief, and by telephone call-out to make repairs of work as required.

Familiarizes self with how job activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources.

This may include activities associated with proper storage, handling and disposal and/or recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades. Performs other duties as required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD04617O Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, and carrying 45 pounds and over; pulling hand over hand; reaching above shoulder, use of fingers; both hands required; walking 8 hours; standing 8 hours; crawling 2 hours; kneeling 2 hours; climbing legs only; climbing use of legs and arms; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and Emotional Stability Working Conditions: Outside and inside; dust; solvents; grease and oils; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working on ladders or scaffolding; Working below ground; Working with hands in water; Working closely with others; Protracted or irregular hours of work.