Pipefitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Chillicothe VA Medical Center, Pipe Shop (FMS), seeks a skilled Pipefitter/Plumber to maintain and repair building piping systems. You will install, modify, and repair steam and plumbing systems, perform welds, interpret blueprints, and work from plans to ensure proper routing and elevation of piping.

Typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a compressed/flexible schedule possible.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair steam, condensate piping systems and related plumbing equipment.
• Perform welding using electric arc welding and oxy-acetylene; read blueprints and lay out piping.
• Plan layout of piping systems using plans and shop mathematics; layout elevations and pressure components.
• Occasionally operate emergency repair truck at VA facilities and clinics.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; compressed/flexible scheduling as allowed.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Install, maintain, modify, and repair new and existing high- and low-pressure steam, condensate piping systems, water steam and condensate distribution systems, plumbing systems, and equipment such as steam heating systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks, steam fired and electric domestic hot water heaters, steam traps, vacuum systems, circulating pumps, pipe insulation and pipe coatings, pipe hangers, and radiators.

Perform miscellaneous welding repairs using electric arc welding, use of oxy-acetylene equipment for cutting metals, silver solder and braze welding. Work 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. Occasionally operates emergency repair truck on station, as well as at CBOC's and clinics.

Plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems, plumbing systems, and equipment. Determine the placement and elevation, and installs steam generators, vacuum and condensate pumps and radiators. Installs, repairs, and maintains heat exchangers, flash and expansion tanks, and automatic and manual control valves.

Interpret and apply building plans and blueprints and to use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available at the discretion of the agency. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD93668A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.47 – $36.68/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.