Plumber (Open until filled)

Full Job Description

This position is part of The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts (the Center).

The incumbent will be responsible for performing plumbing, pipefitting and other duties on complex plumbing systems.

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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1) Measure and Layout. (OPM Job Element 80-A) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

(OPM Job Element 2-E) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) (OPM Job Element 75-A) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (OPM Job Element 81) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

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; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Efforts and Working Conditions: Considerable physical effort is expended to maneuver large equipment into and out of specific locationsvwhile dismantling and reassembling.

Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 75 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing more than 75 pounds to set up work and equipment needed to complete tasks.

Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers.

Necessary repairs and installations may be made from ladders, lifts, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for extended periods of time.

Incumbent climbs ladders and must be able to climb stair towers of greater than 100 feet. Accessing work sites often requires walking more than three miles throughout the day and stepping over objects.

Incumbent works in confined areas such as attics, near ceilings, in utility corridors, in pits, etc.

Make repairs and installations from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, platforms and under floors and crawlspaces and where the systems and equipment worked on are hard-to-reach.

Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent works from various heights on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.

Duties are performed both inside and outside in weather conditions varying from hot, humid summer heat to below freezing winter temperatures.

Incumbent is exposed to serious injury when working on energized circuits, adjacent to operating equipment, or from various heights.

May be exposed to burns, cuts, bruises, smoke, and fumes, flying particles when grinding or cutting, and may suffer discomfort when wearing hoods, goggles, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Subject to electric shock and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise, fumes, and vibrations of equipment. Major Duties:

Works on all the Center sewage, water, gas, and fire suppression systems. Also disassembles, installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of new and existing piping systems and equipment.

Installs, modifies, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope.

Installs and repairs valves, traps and unions needed for proper operation of various systems.

Lays out, installs and insulates domestic water and waste lines completing proper routing, placement, slant, slope and jointing, sealing and testing for proper pressures, leak-free joints and operation.

Cuts, bends and threads pipe necessary to hook-up air, gas and water lines. Opens clogged drains and sewer lines, and repairs faucets. Operates soldering equipment to join copper pipe of varying sizes.