You will serve as a Journeyman Pipefitter in the Construction, Maintenance and Operations Sections of the Facilities Maintenance Service Line at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Tacoma, Washington.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Install, modify, and perform maintenance and repair of all plumbing and piping systems both inside and outside of the medical center's buildings (including underground), equipment fixtures, fittings, and safety devices served by these systems. Pack, adjust, and install valves of various types; repair leaks, and make necessary adjustments for proper system operation. Operate pipe threading machines, hand tools, core drilling rigs, pumps, rotary hammers and other trade related tools and equipment. Interpret blueprints and use shop mathematics to layout angles and arcs, determine placement and elevation of piping systems and must be able to determine the appropriate pipe, joint and valve sizes. Operate such tools and devices as pipe threading tools, cullers, grinders, flaring and brazing equipment, welding and welding tools, micrometers, calipers, templates, various power tools, and hand tools. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD40948A Physical Requirements: Physical demands are exhaustive and require considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Prolonged standing in cramped positions, overhead work, climbing, bending, crawling under buildings and in attics and climbing high ladders to work on overhead systems is also required. Incumbent must be able to be physically cleared to wear a respirator. Working Conditions: The working conditions vary with the environment. It may be inside or outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and may be in inclement weather. The incumbent may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and/or chemical agents are present such as in the research labs. To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualification for duty.

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
• General restriction on movement after competitive appointment 5 CFR 330.502

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Stephenie Merrill
• Phone: 509-525-5200 X26794
• Email: [email protected]