Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The El Paso VA is seeking a Pipefitter to install, modify, test, maintain, repair and inspect piping systems across the facility. The position emphasizes diagnosing defects, troubleshooting and eliminating malfunctions to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will perform routine preventive maintenance and respond to emergencies, following scope of work, specifications and applicable codes. Experience is evaluated via detailed resume; the assignment requires the ability to read blueprints and use

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform pipefitting duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, test, maintain, repair and inspect piping systems across the facility.
• Troubleshoot and eliminate malfunctions, ensuring safe, reliable operation.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repair according to applicable codes and standards.

Job description

This position is located in the Facility Support Service, in the Maintenance and Repair Section of the El Paso VA. 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 and 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.