The incumbent is responsible to repair, inspect, operate, service, troubleshoot, maintain and install new and existing plumbing equipment that consists of sewage, potable water, sanitary, steam heating high temperature, storm water, chilled water, heating, hot water, gas, air and fire sprinkler.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. 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: The following elements as defined in Civil Service Handbook are used: 1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision** 2-E. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 25-E. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 75-A. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) 80-A. Measurement and Layout 81. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 96. Troubleshooting Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Requires rotating shifts. Position requires extensive walking, standing, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders. Requires heavy lifting. Work is performed in cramped, isolated locations that are difficult to access, as well as hot, humid and dusty spaces. Some work is performed outdoors. The incumbent is exposed to chemicals and chemical vapors, and may have to don protective clothing and equipment. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. OPM Qualifications Standard: Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4200 You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. "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). 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.
As the Plumber, you will be performing the following duties: Lays out and plans the modification and installation of air, gas, and high temperature water systems using blueprints, sketched and floorplans. Sets up system routes, places and cuts route openings, places hangers for proper pitch and elevation and installs parts such as regulators, valve, expansion joints, gauges and pumps. Repairs and maintains piping and related systems containing heating system hot water, domestic hot and cold water, chilled water, sanitary and sewer drain lines and sprinkler irrigation systems. Repairs, reconditions, and install various types of valves used in the Gallery’s heating and plumbing and air conditioning systems, such as strainers, check valves, relief valves, floats, pressure reducing stations, gate valves, coils, and steam valves expansion tanks and condensate lines. Repairs, reconditions, maintains and installs pump accessories, restroom fixtures, specialty sinks, water fountains, water closets, center sets, lavatories, wall and floor mounted urinals, showers, ice-machines, sewage ejection pots/pits and drain lines. Test and initiates repairs to various valves such as check valves, gate valves and backflow preventer. Cuts and threads brass, black and galvanized pipe. Solder or brazes brass or copper pipe using oxygen/ acetylene equipment. Clear blockages in the sanitary and storm sewage systems. Adjust and maintain steam pressure reducing stations ranging form 250 to 5 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG). Maintains and repairs plumbing and irrigation systems and associated equipment. Install entirely new plumbing systems for staff and public facilities as required. Install, modifies and repairs high temperature hot water heating coils, balancing valves, strainer, shut off valves, regulating valves, storage tanks, expansion tanks and make-up feeders. Incumbent is responsible for the tracing of hard-to-locate defects or problems and completing repairs, modifications, installations and maintenance of steam water and sewage systems with little or no advice. Ability to read blueprints and drawings in order to lay out and plan the installation or modification of piping and utility systems; also contributes to the development of those blueprints and drawings by collaborating with engineers and others responsible for them. Must possess skill required to measure, cut, thread and install to specified lengths and angels. Responsible for selecting proper tools, deciding correct method and techniques to use to complete assigned work with little check during its progress. Makes regular inspections of equipment associated with plumbing, sprinkler systems, heating fixtures, storm drain systems, sanitary sewage systems, domestic hot water tank, domestic potable water, backflow preventers, and water coolers in the Gallery, Sculpture Garden and greenhouses. Makes inspections of plumbing fixtures, steam piping and equipment in the building to determine if they are functioning properly and safely.