This position is located in the Plumbing Shop, Maintenance and Repair unit, Engineering Section of the Facilities Management Service under the general supervision of the Plumbing Supervisor. The incumbent performs maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and equipment and may be required to work at both Heinz and University Drive.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Performs layout, assembly, and repair of complex plumbing systems and equipment, including tapping lines, placing hangers, braces, and supports for proper pitch, slope, and elevation, and connecting and testing risers, reducers, standard plumbing fixtures and fittings, and other utilization equipment, etc. Test and treat potable water systems. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment. Accurately complete and file maintenance records. Repair a wide variety complex plumbing and piping systems including medical air, gas and vacuum system. Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday; 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am OR Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am OR Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am (Shift to be determined at time of selection) Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD00384A Physical Requirements: Work requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, often in hard to reach places. Frequently handles, lifts, carries equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds and chemicals that weight up to 120 pounds. Much of the work is done on ladders, scaffolds and platforms. Incumbent is standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity and accurate hand-eye coordination, and corrected 20/20 vision and accurate color perception are required. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent frequently works in areas which are extremely hot, cold or unventilated. Occasionally required to make repairs or installations outside in bad weather. Exposure to solvents, fluxes, lubricants, etc., natural gas, sewer gas and other fumes is common. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, infections and contagious diseases. Occasionally exposed to possibility of broken bones. Protective safety gear must be worn and safety practices must be followed at all times because of the prevailing hazards.

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

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)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingWithout 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 Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Chase Wilkins
• Phone: (412) 395-6108
• Email: [email protected]