The employee of this position performs the duties of a pipefitter in the Preventive Maintenance Section, Engineering Service at the Miami VA Healthcare System. This position is under the Plant Operations Unit and is supervised by the General Equipment Mechanic Supervisor. The physical plant consists of many highly technical and sophisticated systems which act as support for various types of related and dependent equipment.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform the duties of a journeyman plumber to install or modify equipment such as sewage, water, oil air or gas distribution systems. Installing, maintaining and repairing all steam distribution lines, expansion loops, steam traps, valves, condensate return lines, pumps, insulation and related suspension systems. Must work with high pressure steam at boiler pressure and regulated pressures ranging from 130# PSIG (355.76 F) to 5# PSIA (227.96 F). Operate tools of the trade and be responsible for cleaning and maintaining them. Using tools of the trade such as sliding squares, hand and power pipe threaders and cutters, measuring tapes, plumb bobs, templates, dividers, star drills, grinders and pipe wrenches. Learning, practicing and supporting all existing safety practices relevant to this position. Review specifications, work from blueprints and sketches, plan and routes the new systems and make necessary installations. Work Schedule: Work shifts vary Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD546-03435-A Physical Requirements: Frequently works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and in hard to reach areas. Work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. with occasional lifting and carrying over 50 lbs.

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

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 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 Hand Tools (Electrical Work)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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Jimmie Shaw
• Phone: 407-627-8325
• Email: [email protected]