Plumber

Veterans Health Administration

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 46,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Waco, TX, seeks a Plumber to install, modify, and repair plumbing and utility systems within VA facilities. The role involves reading blueprints, locating utilities, and performing installations and repairs across indoor and outdoor environments.

The position requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and may involve exposure to dirty or dusty conditions. Work hours are Monday–Friday, with standard shifts.

Qualifications

No education qualification requirement.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plumbing systems including disposal systems.
Install valves, traps, and unions and connect plumbing equipment.
Modify plumbing systems and test for proper operation and sanitary conditions.
Work from building plans and blueprints to locate utilities and isolation valves.

Skills

Plumbing

Reading blueprints

Tools

Mercury gauges

Sewer machines

Closet auger

Hydrostatic pumps

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs Engineering Service. The work involves installing, modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply, and disposal systems.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Repairs Plumbing Systems: The work involves repairing new and existing utility supply, and disposal systems. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, distribution systems, water closets, tubs and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, to locate existing utilities and isolation valves of systems and equipment.

Uses tools and equipment common to the plumbing trade such, mercury gauges, sewer machines, closet auger, and hydrostatic pumps. Installs Plumbing Systems: Determines and installs valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems. Installs equipment by completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, connecting, and testing the equipment.

Modifies Plumbing Systems: Modifies systems tapping main lines, and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope. The plumber tests and makes needed adjustments to systems and equipment for proper operation, flow, drainage, and sanitary conditions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD07903A Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and with uncomfortable odors. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in inclement weather. May be exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and infections.

Requirements & Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 $28.31 – $33.03/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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