This position is located at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center, a Department of Veterans Affairs facility. The position is a Plumber Helper, responsible for assisting Plumber Workers with installing, modifying, and repairing utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings and equipment such as sewage, water, gas and oil lines, compressed air vacuum, and acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, valves and pumps.

Duties

Some duties may include: Assists journey Plumbers with installations, repairs, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures such as sinks, showers, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, valves, pipe fittings, and pipes using hand and power tools. Prepares site prior to beginning of project and remove unused materials, dirt, and debris when job is complete Cleans work areas and keeps work benches clean and orderly and tools and machines lubricated. Oversees the management and maintenance of tools and inventory. Gets tools, supplies, and equipment needed to perform work. Carries and holds materials in place during operations. Prepares reports of findings to the supervisor and actions needed to be taken, including material used in making needed repairs through the work order system Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 08:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Plumbing Helper/PD235020 Physical Requirements: The work requires the incumbent to band, stoop, crawl, walk, climb, jump, and lift heavy objects for moderate time durations. His/her efforts will vary depending on the task to be performed. The incumbent must be in a satisfactory physical and mental condition and fit for duty at all times, excluding body maintenance items. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly, with frequent exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions and the possibility of broken bones, 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 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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

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]