This position is located in the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) section of Engineering Service at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. The work includes installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing a variety of high-pressure piping systems, such as steam distribution and heating systems, oil, medical gases, vacuum, and potable water, throughout a large, high-rise complex facility

Duties

The position serves within the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) section of Engineering Service at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, performing a variety of tasks related to plumbing and piping systems in support of the mission and goals of the Medical Center. Your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing a variety of high-pressure piping systems, such as steam distribution and heating systems, oil, medical gases, vacuum, and potable water, throughout a large, high-rise complex facility Installing insulation, condensate collection tanks and pumps, hot water heating devices, circulating pumps, radiators, and other heating devices Planning and laying out piping system routing, equipment placement, and elevation (when applicable) Making pressure and operating tests on new or replacement systems or equipment and ensuring proper circulation, flows, pressures, leak-free installations, and trouble-free operation Installing pipe covering insulation on completed repairs, modifications, or installations prior to finalizing the work orders Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. , Monday through Friday. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD50272A Physical Requirements: Position will frequently work from ladders, scaffolds, or elevator platforms, and in hard-to-reach, cramped, and confined work areas such as under or behind tanks or equipment, ditches, crawl spaces, and manholes. The work involves considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The position is required to lift, carry, set up parts, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift items over 50 pounds. The position must work both inside and outside. Outside work is occasionally required during extremely bad weather. Repairs are frequently in areas that are wet, dirty, greasy, extremely hot, or foul-smelling. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to work in the vicinity of asbestos-containing materials. The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish the assigned task in a safe manner. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is preferred for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

Requirements

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 online 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)Measurement and LayoutTechnical 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 clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel(HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel(HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics(CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees(HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]