This Pipefitter position is within the Facilities Management Services at the Bedford VA Healthcare System, located in Bedford, MA. It is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Duties

The incumbent performs pipefitting duties on patient wards, tunnels, and administrative areas. These tasks include seasonal heating maintenance and repairs of thermostats, heating elements, traps, and associated valves and piping. Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs pipefitting duties on patient wards, tunnels, and administrative areas to include seasonal heating maintenance and repairs to thermostats, heating elements, traps and associated valves and piping; Conducts work using Local and National safety codes, and possesses knowledge regarding all State and National Codes; Understands and carries out oral instructions and statements of equipment requirements and specifications; Possesses basic knowledge of other construction and building trades, and is familiar with all of the tools, equipment and materials attributed to the position; Selects materials, parts, and supplies needed for making repairs to properly maintain plumbing systems with minimum interruption of service; Familiarizes self with how their activities impact the organization's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of air, water, land, and other cultural resources; Performs a variety of tasks on an as-needed basis involving the installation, modification and repairs to new and existing systems; and Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD5691A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):? Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

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

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Plumbing and PipefittingTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Use 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. Physical Efforts: The incumbent may be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladders, platforms, high places and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping is also required for this position. Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50 pounds, either alone or with others. Working Conditions: The incumbent works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. Must work in steam manholes, unexcavated cellars, attics, pipe spaces, around boilers and high pressure steam lines. Incumbent is subject to possible burns and other construction hazards, above normal temperatures and exposure to toxic and explosive vapors. Required to work in noisy, dusty, dirty, and damp places. Occasionaly required to work outdoors in bad weather.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Bedford Healthcare System 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 US
• Name: Samantha Roberts
• Phone: 612-978-6318
• Email: [email protected]