This position is in the Facilities & Engineering Service at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center, VA Maryland Health Care System and supports the facility and adjoining CBOCs. The purpose of the position is to perform plumbing/pipefitter work that includes removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems; measuring, cutting, bending, and threading pipe and tile; installing and performing related straightforward plumbing/pipefitter work.

Duties

Major Duties May Include: The incumbent is responsible for pipefitting on patient wards and administrative areas, which includes inspections, maintenance, repair and installation of all pipes related to steam and heating, hydraulic, nitrogen, and oxygen systems, and vacuum systems; and maintenance and repair of heating elements, traps and associated valves and piping. Plans and lays out assembly of pipe sections and systems including related equipment, fixtures and devices for new installation, alteration and repairs from shop drawing, sketches, and building plans. Plans and lays out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment. The incumbent installs and repairs water, medical gas, compressed air, and other plumbing and piping systems and equipment such as hot water heaters, pressure reducing valves, backflow preventers, hydronic pumps, sewage injection systems, storm water injection systems, drinking fountains, dishwashers, sprinkler systems, waterless urinals, showers, and disposal units. Performs routine repetitive tasks of preventative maintenance actions such as oiling, greasing, changing sprinkler heads, couplings, clean filters, clean coils, flushing strainers, testing/inspections of mixing valves, water sampling, periodic water temperature readings, etc. as assigned or to manufactures standards. Performs a variety of tasks on an as needed basis involving the installation, modification and repairs to new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems, and performs other related duties as assigned. Completes work assigned orally and through work orders assigned by supervisor. Work performed utilized building plans and blueprints. The employee tests systems and equipment after completing work. The supervisor checks work to see that it meets accepted trade standards. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD233500 Physical Requirements: The employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard to reach places. The employee handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 pounds.

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 Tools and EquipmentWithout 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

Not Required

Contacts

• Address VA Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Chanel Smith
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]