This Pipefitter position is located in the Engineering Section of the Facility Management Service Line at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL and installs, modifies and repairs new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment.

Duties

Duties include: This position works as a Journeyman Pipefitter and maintains, repairs, installs, improves, diagnose/trouble shoots, operates and tests a vast complex of medical center piping systems, associated equipment and devices. Some of the systems include high pressure steam regulations, distribution and condensate return, high pressure domestic water distribution, sanitary sewer and chemical waste, fire protection sprinkler, medical gas and vacuum distribution, natural gas and industrial air, pure water, heating cooling and heat exchange and others. Some associate equipment and devices include steam exchange generators flash and expansion tanks, circulating pumps, air compressors, unit heaters, radiators, mixing valves toilets, flush valves, sinks, tubs, showers, faucets, back checks, vacuum breakers, solenoids and others. Some operating equipment includes steam and ETO gas sterilizes, hopper sterilizes, stills, reverse osmosis and deionized water generators, dietetic dish and pot washing machines, disposers, film processors, and other medical and industrial operating equipment. The pipefitter works from verbal instruction, work orders, sketches, blueprints and building plan to lie out and perform above work. Some detail in these tasks include equipment and piping placement, routing, cutting openings, setting hangers/supports, pitch, elevation, system tie in/joining, expansion, pressure regulation, flow control nd insulation. Work involves making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes. Routine inspections are conducted for leaks, proper water distribution, condensate heating, colling drain pan, throughout the medical center and will assist system operators with repairs and improvements. This involves reading and interpreting blueprints and manufacturer's' specifications for installing and repairing equipment. Responds to all fire and disaster alarms and is subject to call-in for job related emergencies and will assist with stock and inventory of job-related materials, long with ancillary duties such as snow removal as needed. Welding repairs and fabrication requiring the use of oxygen, acetylene, arc welding, and pipe welding; inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, repairing, the following: plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, medical compressed air systems, vacuum systems, oxygen systems and natural gas distribution systems. Performs other related duties as assigned. Working Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. Position is subject to shift changes as needed to include weekends and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD12280A Physical Requirements: The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. The work requires a high degree of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets-up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent may lift and carry items that weigh greater than 50 pounds. Heavy exertion may be required during installation of steam piping and plumbing. All precautions shall be taken against personal injury. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. The incumbent may be required to work in underground tunnels, attics, basements, closets, boiler plant, laundry, and other areas. Work on some occasions is under extremely high temperatures and requires the use of heavy tools and equipment in close quarters. Also works in ditches when repairing or laying new pipe. Must wear proper safety attire and use air quality test equipment. The nature of the work exposes the incumbent to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns and infections.

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 Qualification Standard Handbook, X118C, WG-4204 Electrician, (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed to successfully perform the work of the position. Evidence of experience must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is Ability to do the work of a Pipefitter without more than normal supervision. Your resume should describe your ability to perform the duties of a Pipefitter which includes but is not limited to: Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, improving, diagnose/trouble shooting, operating and testing a vast complex of piping systems to include high pressure domestic water distribution, sanitary sewer and fire protection sprinkler, medical gas and vacuum distribution, natural gas and industrial air, pure water, heating cooling and heat exchange. Experience with associated equipment and devices to include steam exchange generators flash and expansion tanks, circulating pumps, air compressors, unit heaters, radiators, mixing valves toilets, flush valves, sinks, tubs, showers, faucets, back checks, vacuum breakers, solenoids and others. Experience operating equipment includes steam and ETO gas sterilizes, hopper sterilizes, stills, reverse osmosis and deionized water generators, dietetic dish and pot washing machines, disposers, film processors, and other medical and industrial operating equipment. The pipefitter has the ability to plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment; ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, and to use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles; and skill in the use of tools and equipment such as sliding squares, measuring tapes, dividers, chalk lines, etc. 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 Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Cursten Sturghill
• Phone: 312-569-8850
• Email: [email protected]