Pipefitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Pipefitter at the San Diego VA Medical Center to install, repair, and maintain piping systems from high to low pressure steam.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing welding, and conducting preventive maintenance in a healthcare environment. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 5:00am–1:30pm PST, with possible exposure to industrial hazards and the need to use PPE including respirators.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to perform pipefitting tasks as described.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Willingness to work in varied indoor/outdoor environments with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Layout pipe, thread, rough-in and finish bathroom and kitchen areas.
• Conduct welding repairs using oxygen-acetylene and arc welding.
• Inspect and repair plumbing fixtures, steam and heating systems, waste lines, and related equipment.
• Reads blueprints and manufacturers' specifications for installation and repair.
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance inspections under VA regulations.
• Interprets building plans to layout angles, arcs, and circles.
• Uses measuring tools like sliding squares, tapes, chalk lines.
• Work schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm PST.
• May require respirator training and PPE usage.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Tools

Oxygen/Acetylene welding

Arc welding

Measuring tools

Tools handling

Job description

Summary This position serves as a Pipefitter within the Facility Management (Engineering) Service Center of the San Diego VA Medical Center - located in San Diego - California. The primary functions include working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

Summary This position serves as a Pipefitter within the Facility Management (Engineering) Service Center of the San Diego VA Medical Center - located in San Diego - California. The primary functions include working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

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

• Duties may include - but are not limited to: Layout pipe - thread - rough-in and finish bathroom - rough-in and finish kitchen
• Conducts minor welding repairs and fabrication requiring the use of oxygen - acetylene - arc welding - and pipe welding
• Inspects - adjusts - cleans - and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems - steam operated equipment - heating and water systems - waste lines - kitchen and laundry equipment - air compressors - medical compressed air systems - vacuum systems - oxygen systems - and natural gas distribution systems
• Reads and interprets blueprints and manufacturers' specifications for installing and repairing equipment
• Conducts safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes
• Interprets and applies building plans and blueprints to layout angles - arcs - and circles
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as sliding squares - measuring tapes - dividers - and chalk lines
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD12049O Physical Requirements: Employee will make repairs and installations from ladders - scaffolding and platforms - and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places
• Employee will be standing - stooping - bending - kneeling - climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Employee will frequently handle - lift - carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 pounds.Work is done inside and outside - and is usually dirty - dusty - greasy - and smelly
• There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions
• The employee is exposed to the possibility of strains - cuts - scrapes - bruises - burns - and infections
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.Employee may be required to work in areas that have asbestos containing materials and will - therefore - be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators and other equipment to prevent possible asbestos exposure
• You will be responsible for completing respirator training - fit testing and training in the proper use and maintenance of general PPE.