The Pipefitter performs duties at the journeyman WG-10 level that include the design, inspection, installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of all high purity medical gas systems, compressed air systems, natural gas systems, pressure steam systems, heating systems, drain waste and domestic water systems.

Duties

Work from written and oral instruction. Work accurately in trade mathematics. Layout work from blueprints and sketches. Read and understand various types of gauges, scales and meters standard to the trade. Operate torches, welders, reciprocating saws, hand and power drain clearing devices, pipe threading machines. Perform maintenance on hand and power tools, such as drills, saws, pipe threaders. Use ultrasonic and gas leak test equipment. You will troubleshoot high-pressure piping systems and determines need for modification and/or repair to insure proper and safe operation. You will determine the proper slant, slope, fall, or level of installation to provide for proper flow, drainage, and sanitary operating conditions. You will utilize safety practices and procedures by following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment. You will demonstrate the use of plumbing tools and equipment to make installations/repairs. You will interpret blueprints, charts and sketches to install or modification high pressure piping systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 78:00 a.m. - 34:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD523-02086-O Physical Requirements: The employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly. There is exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions. The employee is exposed to the hazards associated with the work.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/13/2023. 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: ComplianceCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)MechanicsPhysical StrengthPlumbing and PipefittingSelf ManagementTechnical CompetenceTechnical Credibility 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 Fayetteville NC VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 US
• Name: Jennifer Plass
• Phone: 3344624579
• Email: [email protected]