Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Amarillo VA Health Care System seeks a Pipefitter to install, modify, test, maintain and repair piping systems throughout the facility. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, emergency repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting to eliminate malfunctions.

The role requires interpreting specifications, reading blueprints, measuring layouts, and applying mechanical skills under normal supervision. Experience with all piping systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to install, modify, test, maintain and repair piping systems.
• Ability to inspect for defects and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Knowledge of blueprints, instructions and specifications; measurement and layout.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine work, emergency maintenance and repair of piping systems in the facility.
• Install, modify, test, and inspect piping systems; troubleshoot defects and failures.

Job description

This position is located in the Engineering Service, in the Maintenance and Repair Section of the Amarillo VAHCS. The primary purpose of this position is to perform in the capacity of a Pipefitter which includes responsibility for installation, modification, testing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, analyzing for defects, troubleshooting and elimination of malfunctions in all piping systems in the facility. The Incumbent is responsible for routine work, emergency maintenance and repair.

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.