This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility in the Plumbing shop under the Maintenance and Operations Section in the Engineering Services.
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. Physical Requirements: The incumbent's tasks require standing, stooping, squatting, and kneeling in cramped positions for prolonged periods. He/She will be required to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding. He/She will lift and carry heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Working Conditions: The incumbent may work in various hot, dirty, dusty, wet, or otherwise unpleasant areas. In the performance of his/her duties he/she may be exposed to unpleasant odors, human waste, and other unpleasant materials that are flushed in the sanitary sewer system. He/She will be required to work in contaminated or sterile areas, and will be required to wear protective clothing and masks. There may be exposure to cuts, bruises, burns, contagious diseases, and inclement outdoor weather.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Repair, adjust, maintain, and install all types of plumbing and steam fixtures and allied equipment for heating/cooling such as meters, valves, compressors, pumps, steam traps, grease traps, strainers, P.R.V., heating coils, etc. Perform various new installations of plumbing and steam equipment from print reading, ordering materials, roughing-in to finished job. Install plumbing fixtures such as drinking fountains, lavatories, urinals, stools, sinks, etc. Repair, install, and maintain pipe insulation made of fiberglass, cork, rubber, foam, or other standard types. Repair, test, and install various types of piping systems including domestic water, steam, fire sprinkler system, air, oxygen, gas, vacuum, drainage, and other various hospital systems. This individual will be working with copper, steel, black iron pipe, various types of plastic pipe, and other types common to the plumbing/pipefitting trade. Pipe size can range from 1/8" to 12". Repair and maintain zone heating, unit ventilating, heating, radiant and hot water circulating systems which includes piping, convectors, coils shutoff valves, traps, compressed air, circulating pumps, pneumatic temperature controls, and control valves and thermostats. Repair, maintain, and install (which may entail complete overhaul of) fire pumps, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, hot and cold water circulating pumps and all piping connected to these pumps. Maintain, repair, test, and install all outside plumbing which includes sanitary sewer, water, gas, and fire main systems. Install, repair, and maintain various types of equipment such as dishwashers, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, autoclaves, incinerators, hot water generators, gas-fired equipment, solenoid valves, thermocouples, gas safety equipment, Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems, and various other medical center equipment. Maintain a stock level of repair parts and supplies and is responsible for ordering of replacement parts and materials for assigned equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as lubricating, adjusting, clearing stoppages by mechanical or chemical means, repair valves by reseating and repacking, replacing steam traps or elements, cleaning grease, and plaster traps. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD50259A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.