The position is located at the Cheyenne VA Health Care Systems (CVAHCS) within the Facility Management Service (FMS). The purpose of the Pipefitter is to serve as a journeyman level to install, test, maintain and repair facility piping and plumbing systems. This includes work requested and performed within the Cheyenne VAHCS facility.

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Perform work with little or no supervision, from work orders, relying on experience and ingenuity .Perform duties that meet accepted trade standards assigned through work orders and oral instruction Installs, maintains, and repairs high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems such as hydraulic, nitrogen, oxygen, steam-heating, and steam-generating systems Performs various new installations of plumbing and steam equipment from laying out, ordering materials, roughing-in to finished job. Repairs, maintains, adjusts, installs and improves all allied equipment for plumbing and heating, such as meters, back flow devices, compressors, steam traps, grease traps, strainers, reducing valves, heating coils, etc. Familiarizes self with how activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. Possess the skill and knowledge of a Journeyman Pipefitter. This includes shop mathematics and a general knowledge of electrical, mechanist, refrigeration, welding and steam generation. Interprets and works from sketches, blueprints and other technical guides during performance of duties. Reads and interprets blueprints, layout sketches, manufacturers' literature and specifications for sizing, estimating, installing (proper routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation) Calculates piping runs and performs repairs of pumps with a high degree of accuracy. Planning and laying out work with or without written instructions. Performs duties, with hand tools and handling of heavy materials that require the exertion of considerable energy. Proficient in the use of hand and power tools common to the plumbing trade Traces and troubleshoots pipelines and equipment to locate and repair leaks or troubled spots. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30PM) Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD11099A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/01/2023. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: During the performance of duties, incumbent exerts considerable energy in working with hand tools and handling heavy materials. Required to crawl in ceilings and work in stooped and squatting positions for prolonged periods. During the performance of duties to include working from ladders, scaffolding and platforms. Frequently handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds. Works under various heating and lighting conditions. When performing work outside will be expose to inclement conditions with temperature ranges from extreme heat or cold. Will become exposed to dust, grease, insulating material, obnoxious sewer gases and chemical fumes. Will be exposed to burns from hot piping, steam and gas welding torches. Also will be working with gases of explosive or combustion-sustaining qualities.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Cheyenne VA Medical Center 2360 East Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82001 US
• Name: Kagen Harris
• Phone: 303-202-8632
• Email: [email protected]