Pipefitter

Veterans Health Administration; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Richmond, VA is seeking a Pipefitter to install, repair, and maintain piping and plumbing systems across the medical center. The role involves high-pressure steam and gas systems, valves, traps and associated equipment, with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include planning routes, selecting materials, cutting and joining pipes, and testing for leaks. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Facilities Management Service and Mechanical Section.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, repairing and maintaining piping systems in clinical or large facilities.
• Familiarity with high-pressure steam and gas systems and related safety practices.
• Ability to plan routes, select materials and coordinate with trades.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies and repairs high-pressure piping systems and equipment.
• Plans routes, locations and materials for installation and ensures proper supports.
• Tests systems for pressure and leak-free joints; maintains and repairs water and gas systems.

Skills

Piping Systems

High-Pressure

Steam Equipment

Valve Maintenance

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), at a VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA in the Mechanical Section of Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair and maintain the piping and plumbing systems throughout the medical center.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam generating and distributing equipment and systems, steam heating radiators and systems, hydraulic and high-pressure, compressed air and gas equipment and systems, flash and expansion tanks, etc.

Plans pipe routes, equipment locations, methods of support and installation, material and tooling requirements for accomplishment of assigned jobs. Repairs, replaces and installs new expansion joints, pressure reducing valves, globe and gate valves, steam traps, gauges, thermometers and all types of fittings and joints involved with steam and high-pressure piping systems.

Cuts pipe route openings, places hangers for proper pitch and elevations, cuts, threads and welds pipe and fittings, as needed, and seals around pipes and equipment where penetrations were made through walls, ceilings and floors, and installs pipe covering and other protective materials Tests systems and equipment for proper pressure and leak-free joints.

Incumbent works with all equipment and systems on station that are connected to steam or high-pressure gas, air and fluid sources.

The incumbent installs, repairs, maintains and adjusts plumbing systems and fixtures such as low-pressure piping systems, water closets, lavatories, sinks, dishwashers, laundry equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, sanitary and storm drain systems, pumps, water heaters and all other hospital equipment and systems that distribute and/or require connection to low-pressure water and/or gas sources.

Incumbent is required to maintain and install all water distribution systems and waste systems. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Varied Work Schedule Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD01619A Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to lift and carry heavy objects (occasionally in excess of 40 pounds) and hold them in awkward positions while they are being installed or removed.

Incumbent must be able to work for prolonged periods while kneeling, crouching, stooping and/or standing in awkward positions and to climb and work from ladders, man lifts, scaffolding and roofs.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.73 – $37.02/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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