The incumbent serves as Pipefitter within the Maintenance & Utilities Section of Engineering Service performing a variety of tasks related lo plumbing and piping systems In support of the mission and goals of the Medical Center. The incumbent ls organizationally aligned under the supervision of the Maintenance & Utilities Supervisor, Engineering Service, and receives instructions of a written or oral nature. Direct Hiring Authority

Duties

Duties to include but not limited to: Responsible for the installation, modification, testing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, analyzing for defects, troubleshooting and elimination of malfunction in all the piping systems within the facility and campus wide. Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all plumbing fixtures, commercial and residential, to include toilets, urinals, sinks, lavatories, bathtub and showers, physiotherapy equipment, safety showers and eyewashes, bedpan sanitizers and digesters Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all plumbing faucets and control valves. Maintains, repairs, replaces and Installs sanitary anti storm waste lines, vent lines and all drainage lines. Assists other crafts and trades in diagnosing and repairing piping problems in the hospital systems, such as with the HVAC & Refrigeration Section on healing, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to maintain proper climate control, and with the Maintenance Mechanics to make repairs to dietetic and laundry equipment. Incumbent repairs, replaces and installs piping, fittings, components and auxiliary equipment on these systems. Periodically checks high pressure piping, traps, valves, control fittings and auxiliary equipment of steam (low, medium and high pressure) equipment, gas-fired equipment and steam, gas and water distribution systems for defects. Disassembles, repairs, repacks, and replaces damaged fittings, pipe sections and/or fabricates replacements and eliminates leaks by repacking valves, replacing faulty fittings and replacing sections of pipe. Troubleshoots and repairs non-operating systems, using hand tools, both manual and powered, blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions and advice from manufacturers and suppliers. Installs all type of piping, to include, black Iron, galvanized, cast iron, malleable, copper, brass, plastic and glass by threading, soft soldering, silver soldering, pro press, brazing, and heat or chemically fusing fittings onto pipe sections or using gasket-type mechanical fittings. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD07767A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/20/2023 .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)Operation of Equipment/MachineryPhysical Strength and AgilityExperience 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: Incumbent exerts heavy physical effort in performing such task as occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects, stands, sloops, bends, kneels, crawls, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions, oftentimes in cramped, poorly Illuminated, warm and humid Interstitial and pipe spaces, In confined areas, using arm, shoulder and back muscles in affecting repairs, Installation and modifying piping. (weighing up to and exceeding 50 pounds).

Contacts

• Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 US
• Name: Kisha Nettles
• Phone: 205-723-9528
• Email: [email protected]