Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipefitter at the Robley Rex VA performs a variety of tasks to install, troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, and provide general maintenance on plumbing and piping systems across waste, drain, vent, potable water, HVAC piping, pneumatics, medical air and gases, hydraulics, natural gas, steam, and condensate systems in a medical facility and industrial laundry.

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Qualification assessment follows the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Experience with installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of plumbing/piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, test, repair, modify and maintain plumbing and piping systems.
• Support waste, drain, vent and potable water distribution systems.
• Work with HVAC piping, pneumatics, medical air and gases, hydraulics, natural gas, steam and condensate systems.

Skills

Equipment assembly

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Technical practices

Troubleshooting

Tool usage

Job description

Pipefitter at the Robley Rex VA performs a variety of tasks needed to install, troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, and provide general maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing and piping systems used for waste, drain and vent systems, hot and cold potable water distribution systems, HVAC heating and air conditioning piping systems, pneumatics, medical air and gases, hydraulics, natural gas, steam, and condensate systems commonly used at a medical facility and in a modern industrial laundry.

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.

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:

This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.