Journeyman Pipefitter: Blueprinted, Leak-Free Piping

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a journeyman pipefitter for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The role involves installing, modifying, and repairing pressure piping systems including steam, heating, gas lines, and sprinkler systems.

Reads blueprints to ensure code-compliant installations and leak-free performance. Responsibilities include piping layout, correct elevation and pitch, proper supports, and testing joints.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform pipefitting duties.
• Qualified applicants will be evaluated under Federal Wage System standards.
• Screen-out element: basic qualification checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, and repairs pressure piping for steam, heating, generators, pumps, and sprinkler systems.
• Reads blueprints and building plans to layout piping systems.
• Determines pitch, elevation, and placement for proper operation and safety.
• Selects pipes, supports, and hangsers; performs cutting and fitting tasks.
• Joins, seals, and tests piping joints for leak-free operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Tools & equipment handling

Piping systems knowledge

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a journeyman pipefitter for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The role involves installing, modifying, and repairing pressure piping systems including steam, heating, gas lines, and sprinkler systems.

Reads blueprints to ensure code-compliant installations and leak-free performance. Responsibilities include piping layout, correct elevation and pitch, proper supports, and testing joints.