Pipefitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified individual for the position at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. The role involves installing and maintaining high-pressure piping systems, requiring both physical labor and technical knowledge to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and maintenance of piping systems.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy materials (10-60 lbs).
• Knowledge of safety protocols and protective equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems.
• Conduct repairs and replacements of insulation and fixtures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Troubleshooting

Measurement and Layout

Job description

This position installs and maintains high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems, utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings/equipment, and insulating materials/properties.. This position also installs or replaces old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair, installation or maintenance work. This position is located at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following tasks:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Subject to a pre-employment physical examination to demonstrate the ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• 5 CFR 330.502- General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies. (90 days)
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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.

Physical Requirements: Work requires light to moderately heavy physical effort (10-60 lbs.) while lifting, transporting, carrying, pulling, moving, handling, or setting up ladders, scaffolding, materials, tools, and equipment. Repairs, installations, and maintenance work require kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, walking, and standing for long periods. Works from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, ground level, or hard to reach places requiring climbing ladders, reaching over and under while in cramped, awkward, tiring, or uncomfortable positions. Uses hand, eye, leg, and body coordination while performing assigned task.

Working Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors subject to extremes of weather. Exposed to dust, dirt, and grease, unpleasant odors from fumes, and wet or slippery surfaces. May be required to wear protective equipment or clothing. Some work may be performed in well lighted, heated, and ventilated offices and shops. Subject to potential abrasions, strains, scrapes, burns, infections, bruises, broken bones, cuts, or injury by slips or falls. The incumbent is exposed to hazards present in a normal hospital environment.

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.