Plumber

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Plumber for its Structural Unit within Facilities Management Services. This role involves performing plumbing repairs and maintenance in a modern hospital environment, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret blueprints and technical instructions, showcasing their expertise in using and maintaining plumbing tools. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to essential services in a highly active hospital setting, supporting both inpatient and outpatient care for veterans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Ensure safety and compliance with plumbing standards.

Skills

Plumbing repairs

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Using plumbing tools

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

The employee serves as a Plumber in the Structural Unit of the Maintenance and Operation section within Facilities Management Services at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. This facility is a modern, highly active hospital providing Medical, Surgical, Spinal Cord, Psychiatric, and Nursing Home services.

In addition to the hospital, support services are extended to outpatient clinics and Veterans Centers.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Interpreting blueprints and technical instructions
• Using and maintaining plumbing tools and equipment
• Ensuring safety and compliance with standards

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be used as acceptable forms of identification for employment.

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 demonstrate evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. This must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Applicants meeting at least the minimum qualification will be considered further; those who do not will be rated ineligible and eliminated. The remaining applicants will be rated against the following job elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (including blueprint reading)
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work without more than normal supervision

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work, and service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Volunteer work can build relevant skills and provide valuable experience, which will be credited.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly specify their duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position to receive credit for such experience.