Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeks a Pipefitter to maintain, operate, and repair the plumbing and steam systems across the full facility.

The role reports to the Maintenance Foreman and requires the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Applicants are evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards, with experience and training used to demonstrate capability for tasks such as equipment assembly, installation, repair,

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of this position.
• Applicants will be rated under the Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and repair plumbing and steam systems throughout the facility.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Foreman.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Blueprint Reading

Measurement & Layout

Technical Practices

Troubleshooting

Tools & Equipment

Supervision (minimal)

Tools

Blueprints Reading

Job description

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.

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 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.