The incumbent serves as a Plumber responsible for the tasks typical of a journeyman plumber in preventative maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems. He/she is assigned to the Plumbing shop within Facility Management Service.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment. Locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings. Placing hangers for proper level and slope. Determining and installing valves, traps and unions needed for completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment. Seating, hooking up and testing the equipment. Installing and maintaining Med Gas systems and backflow prevention devices. Interpreting building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of the system equipment. Using various hand and power tools common to the plumbing trade. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD50059A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Bargaining Unit Position: Yes The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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.

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. Related experience includes: Responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment. Locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings. Placing hangers for proper level and slope. Determining and installing valves, traps and unions needed for completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment. Seating, hooking up and testing the equipment. Installing and maintaining Med Gas systems and backflow prevention devices. Interpreting building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of the system equipment. Using various hand and power tools common to the plumbing trade. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Iowa City VA Health Care System 601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246 US
• Name: Luther Smith Jr.
• Phone: 612-467-6901
• Email: [email protected]