Pipefitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinez, CA is seeking a Pipefitter at the journeyman Maintenance Mechanic Pipefitter level to maintain steam distribution, water supply, fire sprinklers, drainage and sewage, medical gas systems, and related mechanical equipment.

The role involves reading plans and blueprints, performing installations and repairs on varied piping materials, and conducting preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform pipefitting duties per job description.
• Credit for volunteer work may be counted toward qualifications.
• A full year of work is 35-40 hours per week as used for credit.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments from supervisor via work orders, oral instructions, building plans, blueprints and sketches.
• Work on steam piping, valves, steam straps, steam powered equipment, pressure regulators and related items.
• Maintain disposal and utility systems including waste, drainage, slope and fall of systems.
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures and equipment; work with copper, galvanized, black, cast iron, PVC, ABS, glass and fuse seal piping.
• Perform rough-in, set and finish, and soldering (soft and silver) for plumbing connections.
• Perform mechanical work such as assembling and repairing wheel chairs, beds, stands and other equipment.
• Weld repairs using electric arc or oxyacetylene; operate power tools and equipment; manage tools and materials.

Job description

Summary

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include - but not limited to: The Pipefitter receives work assignments from the supervisor through work orders - oral instructions - building plans - blueprints and sketches
• The pipefitter works on steam piping - valves - steam straps - steam powered equipment - pressure regulators and many other items connected with steam
• The incumbent works on disposal and utility systems - such as waste - placement - slant - slope and fall of systems
• The pipefitter installs and performs maintenance on all plumbing fixtures and equipment and works with all types of piping and valves (copper - galvanized - black - cast iron - Poly Vinyl Chloride - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - glass and fuse seal)
• The incumbent does rough-in - set and finish - and soft and silver solders and many other items connected with plumbing
• The Incumbent also does mechanical work such as assembling and repairing wheel chairs - beds - stands - lockers - dietetic - lab - surgical and housekeeping equipment
• The incumbent does welding repair by use of electric arc - oxyacetylene - and time in grade and many other items connected with mechanics
• Duties of this position require a good knowledge of the proper use and care of power operated equipment such as pipe threading machines - drill presses - core drills - roto hammers - power saws - grinders - welders and hand tools
• Strong credit card skills required for processing invoices
• Assignments include periodic National Fire Protection Association and Joint Commission Accreditation Healthcare Organization mandated preventive maintenance inspection of all systems and their components affiliated with the pipefitting trade on a basis set up by the supervisor or management
• On installation of new work - or correction of a deficiency in the pipefitting utility system - the incumbent may be assigned to plan and lay out the proposed work which will include estimating materials required such as types and amounts
• labor required and provides the supervisor with an estimated shut-down time
• May perform minor Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning work which includes repairing - adjusting room thermostats - replacing air filters - replacing V belts and cleaning refrigeration condensers
• May perform minor electrical work which consists of replacing defective fluorescent ballasts - fixtures - lights - switches and outlets
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD4057A Physical Requirements: Duties require the incumbent to climb ladders and to crawl around in cramped ceilings and subbasements - requiring a high degree of agility as well as long periods of work in standing - kneeling and other awkward positions
• Climbing - crawling stooping and other forms of physical exertion are commonplace when working in pipe spaces
• The incumbent must be able to work in extreme temperatures and moisture conditions for prolonged periods (up to four hours at a time).