Pipefitter

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a maintenance plumber at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center to install and maintain high-temperature water and high-pressure piping, utility systems, fixtures, and insulation materials. Responsibilities include replacing insulation removed during pipefitting or plumbing repair and performing related maintenance tasks.

Applicants should demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope to perform these duties; qualifications will be evaluated

Qualifications

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems, utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings/equipment, and insulation materials/properties.
• Install or replace old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair, installation or maintenance work.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work without More</s

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 Oklahoma City VAMC.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.