This position is located within Facility Management Service (FMS), VA Roseburg Healthcare System, Roseburg, OR. The Pipefitter performs duties at the journeyman level that include the design, inspection, installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of all high purity medical gas systems, compressed air systems, natural gas systems, pressure steam systems, heating systems, drain waste and domestic water systems.

Duties

Major duties include but not limited to: Performs a full range of duties at the Journeyman level to include installation, modification, and maintenance/repair of all plumbing and piping systems Performs work both inside and outside of buildings (including underground), and all equipment fixtures and fittings Works from building plans, blueprints, sketches, and work orders Plans, lays out, and fabricates plumbing and piping systems, modify systems, and remove devices and systems Works with systems that supply or dispose of gases and fluids for medical gas, vacuum systems, plumbing systems, and special purpose equipment found in hospitals Installs gauges, traps, thermostats, backflow preventing units, and other plumbing related devices Packs, adjusts, and repairs valves of various types; repairs leaks, clear obstructions in piping, and make necessary adjustments for proper system operation Operates pipe threading machines, hand tools, electric sewer augers, fans, pumps, and other trade related tools and equipment Inspect plumbing and pipefitting systems installed, updated, or replaced by outside vendors/contractors Supports management, engineering technicians, and project managers as the station pipefitting/plumbing expert through design consultation, code consideration, and installation guideline support of plumbing and piping systems Supervises contracted vendor fabrication and installation of domestic plumbing and high-pressure/high-purity pipe systems Troubleshoots/tests various medical gas systems, fire suppression, plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices Responsible for interior building plumbing systems such as low-pressure steam packaged boilers, steam and condensate piping, steam traps, steam/water pressure reducing valves, steam/water pressure relief valves, steam converters, condensate return pumps, water heaters, domestic hot/cold water plumbing fixtures, lavatories, toilets/urinals, mixing valves, natural gas, and compressed air systems Performs replacement and reseating of faucet washers flush valves; repairs segments of piping by replacement due to wear and tear, unplugs major sewage stoppages, repacks valves, repairs steam traps, pressure regulators, and replaces diaphragms in control valves Performs maintenance and repair to personal, fixed and portable hospital equipment, such as steam sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, reverse osmosis demineralizers (RODI),eyewash/shower stations, and backflow preventers Responsible for kitchen equipment of various types Inspects, test, maintains, repairs or replaces facility backflow prevention devices to protect domestic water systems in accordance with Federal, State, local regulatory agencies, and the manufactures recommendations Documents and maintains testing results Maintains and makes repairs to water circulating pumps by overhauling to include replacement of bearings, shaft sleeves, mechanical seals, packing, and motor pump couplings in accordance with manufactures recommendations Continuously train, direct, and supervise apprentices, and workers assigned to plumbing and pipefitting work Works with plumbing/pipefitting; suppliers/vendors to ensure accounts and material markups are within industry standards, while also working to enhance VA vendor/contractor relationships Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD30494A Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, where parts of systems are in hard to reach places. Considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 50 pounds is required. Assistance is usually available for the handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Incumbent must be capable of working inside and outside in excessive heat, cold, noise, confined areas, and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces. Incumbent may receive minor cuts or abrasions while performing these duties. Work can also require long periods of standing or sitting depending on the work scheduled by the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor and/or FMS

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Applicant must be ASSE 6040 certified within 6 months of hire date with the State of Oregon. Incumbent must be State of Oregon certified Backflow Assembly Tester within 6 months of hire date. Certifications must be maintained at all times

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. Certification Requirements: Applicant must be ASSE 6040 certified within 6 months of hire date with the State of Oregon. Incumbent must be State of Oregon certified Backflow Assembly Tester within 6 months of hire date. Certifications must be maintained at all times. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required 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. 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. The ability to perform the duties of a Plumber without more than normal supervision. These duties include: Inspects plumbing and pipefitting systems; inspects, tests, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance and repairs of medical gas an medical vacuum systems required by NFPA 499, Standard for Healthcare facilities; inspects, tests, troubleshoots and routine maintenance of backflow prevention devices. 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)Technical PracticesUse 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

There is no education substitution for this series/grade.

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Patricia Murphy
• Phone: (505) 265-1711 X3703
• Email: [email protected]