Supervisory Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at the Corporal Michael J.

Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, seeks a Pipefitter to maintain plumbing and steam systems critical to patient care and facility operations. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform equipment installation, repair, and troubleshooting, following safety standards and blueprint instructions, with duties supported by the Federal Wage System.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Ability to interpret instructions and blueprints with attention to safety.
• Proven measurement and layout skills for pipefitting tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow technical practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Technical practices

Measurement and layout

Self supervision

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Equipment handling

Job description

This position is located at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in the Facilities Management Service under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. The Pipefitter is a key position in maintaining the safe, uninterrupted use of the plumbing and steam systems throughout of the facility, which are very complex, potentially dangerous, and critically needed resources for the Medical Center.

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 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.