Pipefitter

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in West Los Angeles, CA is seeking a journeyman Pipefitter within the Facilities Maintenance Section of Engineering Service.

The incumbent will perform duties at the journeyman level in the Maintenance and Operations Section. Applicants must meet the qualification standards and provide evidence of training or experience; résumés must detail abilities to perform the duties; rating will follow the OPM Federal Wage System.

Qualifications

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading).
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair.
• Measurement and Layout.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic).
• Troubleshooting.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work without More

Job description

This position is located in the Facilities Maintenance Section of Engineering Service, West Los Angeles, California. The incumbent performs duties at the journeyman Pipefitter level in the Maintenance and Operations Section of Engineering Service.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting

Preferred Experience - Certificate of training as a pipefitter/plumber. 3 Years experience at the journeyman level. Hospital and/or industrial experience desired, troubleshooting, drain clearing, repairing systems.

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.