This position is in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The position is in the Pipe Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Pipe Shop Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves pipefitting and plumbing duties for the repair and maintenance of building piping systems.
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: Without more than normal supervision Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Technical Practices Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.
Duties include, but not limited to: Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs new and existing high- and low-pressure steam, condensate piping systems, water steam and condensate distribution systems, plumbing systems, and equipment. Maintains and repairs water and drain lines (storm and sewage), natural gas and propane gas distribution systems and equipment, fire sprinkler piping systems, buildings sprinkler test stations, fire hydrants and valves and all related devices and equipment. Performs miscellaneous welding repairs using electric arc welding, use of oxy-acetylene equipment for cutting metals, silver solder and braze welding. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems, plumbing systems, and equipment. Installs, modifies, and repairs systems as those described above by setting up systems routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation, determining and installing hangers for proper pitch and elevation, and determining and installing such devices as risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators in the combination needed to support the pressures of the systems and that ensure the proper operation of the systems. Installs equipment described above by planning and completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment and plumbing fixtures, determining, and placing the equipment at the proper levels and points in the systems, and joining, sealing, and testing systems and equipment for proper pressures, leak-free joints, and overall operation. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, compressed tour available Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD93033A Physical Requirements: Incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and in areas where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing while working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh over 50 pounds.