Serves as a Pipefitter in an extremely complex medical facility, which is constantly evolving within a highly complex and competitive geographic area. This position is located at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital a tertiary hospital located in Tampa FL; it is one of the busiest medical centers in the nation with over 4000 employees, and numerous outpatient clinics dispersed over a large geographic region.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.04/21/2025 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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.
The Pipefitter works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader and is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and completion of all work assigned. and ensures that all assignments are completed in a timely manner. Major duties and responsibilities includes, but are not limited to: Maintains records specifically on all FMS equipment and systems Repairing plumbing systems and related equipment. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utilities, supply and disposal systems. Working from building plans, blueprints, sketches, and verbal instruction. Plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation or systems and equipment. Testing and making needed adjustments to systems and equipment for proper operation, flow, drainage, and sanitary conditions in accordance with VA and national Plumbing Codes. Installing, modifying, and repairing systems by locating and tapping main lines. Setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper operation systems. Repairing systems and equipment such as sewage water, oil, and Medical Gas distribution systems as well as water closets, tubs, fire sprinklers systems, and showers. Installing, repairing, assembling, or replacing gauges, steam traps, thermostatic controls, unit heaters, toilets, urinals lavatories, sinks, tubs, physiotherapy equipment and others Ability to weld, braze, solder, silver, solder black iron, copper, brass, and stainless-steel pipes. Must be able to read, and interprets building and system blue prints, schematics, drawings etc. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am- 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD00108A Physical Requirements: Work includes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh over 50 pounds with help.