Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NA V ARCS) located in Prescott, AZ. This position is part of Maintenance and Operation Section of Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor is to perform journeyman Pipefitter and Plumber work.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Plumbing and pipe fitting/steam systems operations and repair. Commercial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing and pipe fitting; steam systems operations and repair.
• Commercial experience preferred.
• Evidence of training or experience must be described in resume.

Skills

Plumbing

Pipefitting

Steam systems

Troubleshooting

Job description

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NA V ARCS) located in Prescott, AZ. This position is part of Maintenance and Operation Section of Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor is to perform journeyman Pipefitter and Plumber work.

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Plumbing and pipe fitting/steam systems operations and repair. Commercial experience preferred. Handyman or residential plumber will not be considered.

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.