The position is organizationally located in the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Engineering Service, Mechanical Section under the direct supervision of the Section's Maintenance Supervisor. The Pipefitter is responsibe for the maintenance, operation and the repair of the plumbing and steam system throughout the entire Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center facility. Work assignment come from supervisor, work leader, or emergent situations as reported.
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.
The incumbent installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of high pressure piping to include but not limited to steam distribution and heating systems, oil/ natural gas, heating exchangers, and installs pipe insulation, condensate collection tanks, and pumps, hot water heating devices, circulating pumps, radiators, pressure reducing valves, strainers, fire suppression systems, backflow preventors, and steam traps. The incumbent installs modifies, maintains repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of plumbing systems to include but limited to domestic water systems, drainage waste and vent systems, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, chlorine systems, hot water return systems, well pumps, circulators, back flow devices, relief valves, shut off valves, metering devices, mixing valves, hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures and faucets. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures and determines the extent of repairs and parts needed, estimated materials required, selects best work methods, techniques and trade practices and accomplishes the repairs or overhaul. Responsible for selecting and safely using proper tools, devices, manuals, references, and efficient procedures comply with safety and trade practices. Responsible for providing advice, training, guidance, and assistance for lower grade workers assigned to help on assigned tasks. Their work is spot-checked occasionally to determine if standard trade practices, local installation standards and time allowed for completion of the task have been met. Maintains the integrity and accuracy of data related to accomplished work, preventive Maintenance, and Operations logs. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of maintenance personnel including Pipefitters, HVAC mechanics, Carpenters, Boiler Plant Operators Electricians, and outside contractors. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD02762A Physical Requirements: The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable position. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 80 pounds. Incumbent must possess valid state driver's license.