Pipefitter

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Architect of the Capitol is seeking a Pipefitter to troubleshoot, repair, and install pipefitting components across Capitol Complex sites, including historic buildings. The role involves performing journey to expert level work per WG-10/11 standards, under normal supervision, with essential duties during emergencies.

Responsibilities include inspecting piping systems, using trade tools, installing and repairing water heaters, sprinkler systems, and related equipment, and testing to ensure

Qualifications

• Ability to perform journey level pipefitting work with no more than normal supervision.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting piping systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Using plumbing and pipefitting trade tools such as grinders, flanges, hand and power pipe threaders, pipe cutters, and pipe wrenches.
• Installing, modifying, and repairing water heaters, hot water tanks, pumps, kitchen equipment, and sprinkler systems.
• Testing piping systems and related equipment to ensure proper circulation, flow, pressure, and leak-free joints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install pipefitting system components in Capitol Complex sites.
• Work with minimal supervision and adhere to essential duties during emergencies.

Skills

Pipefitting

Troubleshooting

Equipment inspection

Tools

Grinders

Flanges

Hand pipe threaders

Power pipe threaders

Pipe cutters

Pipe wrenches

Job description

We love our jobs. Do you? This position is located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Building and Grounds, Maintenance Branch, Plumbing Section. As a Pipefitter, you will troubleshoot, repair, and install pipefitting system components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include monumental historic buildings with a complex infrastructure.

The position is considered essential and is required to report during emergency closures.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position:

For WG-10

Ability to perform journey level pipefitting work without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out Factor) including:

• Inspecting and troubleshooting piping systems, equipment, and fixtures;
• Using plumbing and pipefitting trade tools and equipment such as grinders, flanges, hand and power pipe threaders, pipe cutters, and pipe wrenches;
• Installing, modifying, and repairing water heaters, hot water tanks, pumps, kitchen equipment, and sprinkler systems; and
• Testing piping systems and related equipment to ensure proper circulation, flow, pressure, and leak-free joints.

For WG-11

Ability to perform expert level pipefitting work without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out Factor) including:

• Planning and laying out the installation, modification, and repair of new and existing piping systems and equipment;
• Using the Building Automation System (BAS) to troubleshoot systems, pumps, and motors, verify operating conditions, and making necessary adjustments to support building operations; and
• Attaching pipe sections by screwing, bolting, brazing, welding, gluing, fusing, or soldering.