This position is located within the Plumbing Shop of Facilities Management Service (FMS) Line at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, PA. The Insulator performs installation of insulating materials and completes documentation of insulating work installed on pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts and other surfaces.

Duties

The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Installs a variety of insulating materials on a variety of surfaces; Develops patterns and layouts, cuts, forms, joins, assembles and safely installs all types of insulating materials on a variety of items and systems; References, interprets, and utilizes a variety of blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to construct the insulating forms into desired shapes while allowing for seams, joints, thickness and shrinkage; Selects the materials and equipment to be used for each project; Transports tools, equipment, and materials to and from the workshop and storage areas; Keeps workshop areas and equipment clean, secure, and orderly; Utilizes safety practices and procedures and follows established safety rules and regulations while maintaining a safe and clean work environment; Completes job and equipment maintenance records accurately and timely; Assembles lists of materials and supplies needed for assigned work and drafting purchase requests; Assesses needs and writes clear work descriptions; Accounting for time and materials used; and Performs related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Work requires moderate exertion, except when utilizing specialized safety equipment (protective masks, boots, gloves, etc.) during times when working with insulation containing micro fibrous materials, when exertion may be strenuous. Utilizes safety equipment for prolonged periods. Work includes moving up and down ladders, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and at times, working in cramped and awkward positions. Much of the work is done on ladders, scaffolds, platforms and interstitial spaces. Incumbent must have the ability to lift hand tools and materials (wet and dry) weighing from 50 to 100 pounds. Assistance is available when lifting items that exceed 40 pounds or when lifting items awkward to handle. The person in this position will be standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity, accurate hand-eye coordination, and corrected 20/20 vision with accurate color perception is required. Installation and removal work is performed in confined areas, usually indoors. Workers may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and work may be performed outside on rooftops in various weather conditions. Workers are exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises or broken bones. The installation and removal of insulating materials frequently creates airborne dust particles which require the wearing of respiratory safety devices and other protective apparel which is restrictive and uncomfortable. Workers are exposed to typical noise levels caused by the commercial use vacuum cleaner and higher-level noise levels caused by building service equipment. Hearing, respiratory, and eye protection apparel are provided and must be worn per work safety policies and procedures. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]