Facilities Plumber: Repair, Blueprints & Water Systems

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plumber position is located within the Facilities Management service of the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). Incumbent receives specific work assignments—written or verbal—and is responsible for following each task through to completion.

Incumbent periodically checks piping, valves, fittings, and other plumbing fixtures for defects in connection with the organization maintenance schedule. The role requires ability to read blueprints, assemble and install plumbing systems, and work

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and repairs damaged sections or fabricates replaces - following specifications on defective parts
• Directs or performs the assembling of lead pipe sections and fittings - and the hanging or laying of the assemblies into position
• Estimates necessary materials - such as pipe - fittings - and fixtures needed
• Locates and marks spots through which pipes are to pass
• Works from blueprints or drawings
• Installs and maintains special water systems - such as - reverse osmosis and deionized systems for special applications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

The Plumber position is located within the Facilities Management service of the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). Incumbent receives specific work assignments—written or verbal—and is responsible for following each task through to completion.

Incumbent periodically checks piping, valves, fittings, and other plumbing fixtures for defects in connection with the organization maintenance schedule. The role requires ability to read blueprints, assemble and install plumbing systems, and work