Pipefitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 4,379,000 - 5,116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Coatesville VA Medical Center is seeking a Pipefitter to maintain and repair its plumbing and steam systems throughout the facility. The role requires reading engineering drawings, installing and servicing high-pressure piping, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure safe operation.

Responsibilities include pipe insulation, boilers, valves, and related equipment with a work schedule Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with potential overtime and

Qualifications

• Experience in high pressure piping and steam systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Physical stamina for climbing and lifting up to 50–80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs high pressure piping including steam distribution and heating systems.
• Maintains plumbing systems: domestic water, drainage, waste, vents, and related components.
• Performs preventive maintenance and reads blueprints to plan work.
• Works with various equipment and travels within the facility as needed.

Skills

Pipefitting

Plumbing systems

Reading drawings

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is located in the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Facilities Engineering Service, General Utilities Section, under the direct supervision of the Section's Maintenance Foreman. The Pipefitter is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of the plumbing and steam systems throughout the entire facility.

Key Responsibilities

The Pipefitter is a key position in maintaining the safe, uninterrupted use of the plumbing and steam systems throughout the facility, which are very complex, potentially dangerous, and critically needed resources for the Medical Center.

The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of high pressure piping to include, but not limited, to steam distribution and heating systems, oil/ natural gas, heat exchangers Installs pipe insulation, condensate collection tanks and pumps, hot water heating devices, circulating pumps, radiators, pressure reducing valves, strainers, fire suppression systems, backflow preventors, and steam traps Installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of plumbing systems to include, but not limited to, domestic water systems, drainage waste and vent systems, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, chlorine systems, hot water return systems, well pumps, circulators, back flow devices, relief valves, shut off valves, metering devices, mixing valves, hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and faucets Reads and interprets engineering drawings, set up pipe routing, locate and cut openings through obstacles, place hangers at proper pitch and elevation, determine placement and elevation of condensate collection tanks, pressure reducing devices, risers, drip legs and controls valves.

Uses a government vehicle to travel between the main campus and neighboring facilities. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 7:30 am - 4:00pm. The incumbent may be required to work overtime and subject to after-hours call back in the event of emergencies or other events that affect the medical center's ability to operate.

Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD542-00655A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is frequently subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous conditions. They must be in satisfactory physical and mental condition and fit for duty at all times. The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. They often work in portions of utility systems that are cramped, dirty, and hard-to-reach locations.

The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 80 pounds.

Working Conditions: The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, cramped spaces, and bad weather conditions. The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. They are subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin.

Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable.

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 $31.79 – $37.14/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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