Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pipefitter role at the US Department of Veterans Affairs Maintenance Section involves plumbing, steam fitting and mechanical duties across steam distribution, water supply, fire sprinklers, drainage and medical gas systems.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications, and show knowledge of high‑pressure piping, valves, regulators, expansion joints and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, tables and charts.
• Knowledge of up to date construction working methods, equipment and tools.
• Knowledge and skill of installing, performing maintenance and repairs and high pressure piping systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of relief valve, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints, and other pressure and controlling devices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and charts to plan pipefitting work.
• Install, maintain and repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment.
• Work with relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints, and other devices.
• Operate with minimal supervision while following safety standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Construction methods

High pressure piping

Pressure valves & regulators

Job description

The Pipefitter performs duties at the journeyman Maintenance Mechanic Pipefitter level in the maintenance section. This entails knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting and mechanical skills. The incumbent works on a variety of systems such as steam distribution, water supply, fire sprinklers, drainage and sewage, consumer gas, medical oxygen, air vacuum and nitrous oxide distribution and storage as well as on mechanical equipment and appliances.

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.

Incumbent must possess the following Knowledge and Skills:

(Must be present on/in resume)

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, tables and charts.
• Knowledge of up to date construction working methods, equipment and tools.
• Knowledge and skill of installing, performing maintenance and repairs and high pressure piping systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of relief valve, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints, and other pressure and controlling devices.

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.