Serves as a Pipefitter/plumber with primary duties to inspect, repair and maintain all plumbing, steam and water systems throughout the campus. Incumbent works in all areas of the campus and is part of Operations under the Engineering section.

Duties

Some of the duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following: Installs various types of valves such as relief valves and check valves, pressure regulators etc. Installs, modifies, repairs and maintains new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as backflow prevention devices/assemblies. Installs and monitors the operation of high-pressure piping systems and equipment including steam heating, steam generation, vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps. Makes repairs or replaces pressure regulators, relief valves, or vacuum breakers. Maintains and monitors the chlorine dioxide generator. Tests systems and equipment for proper pressures. valuates systems and equipment for leak-free joints. Tests systems and equipment for proper operation. Evaluates systems and equipment for leak-free joints. Interprets and applies building plans, blueprints, and sketches in the installation of high or low pressure piping systems. Uses accepted trade methods and techniques to install any combinations of couplings, unions and joints needed for the operation of the plumbing systems. Determines proper locations to install valves, traps, and unions as needed for proper operation of a variety of plumbing systems and equipment. Plans the installation, maintenance and repair of steam and plumbing fixtures and other equipment involving the use of water, steam, gas and air, as well as all related pipes and pipe fittings, maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer systems. Determines tools, parts, equipment and supplies needed including proper types, sizes and materials. Uses selected monitoring devices for heat loss and temperature settings and monitoring devices for location underground piping. Traces and locates the cause of malfunctions in low and high pressure piping systems and equipment. Troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers and other cross connection devices. Maintains records on equipment repairs/maintenance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am to 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD08318A Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be in satisfactory physical and mental condition and fit for duty. Work requires good coordination as well as manual dexterity. The incumbent will work on ladders and in close quarters. Physical effort is required to lift and carry heavy objects. Incumbent is required to bend, stoop, crawl, walk, climb and lift heavy objects.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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: 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 VA SALT LAKE CITY HCS 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84148 US
• Name: Kayse Patterson
• Phone: (918) 577-3965
• Email: [email protected]