OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Duties

This position is aligned under the Pipe and Electrical Shop, Facilities Management Division, at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI (695) - a Level 1a Complexity VHA Facility. The work involves assisting journey level Pipefitters with routine installing, repairing, troubleshooting, modifying and maintaining steam distribution systems, pneumatic heating systems, high-pressure piping systems, water distribution systems, and sewage systems. Major Duties: -Replaces defective plumbing parts on sinks, toilets, showers and other various plumbing systems associated with the facility. Unclogs drains using hand augers and powered sewer and jetter machines. Installs anchors and hangs pipe for Journey level pipefitter to make final connections. -Assists journey level Pipefitters as assigned by performing the simpler and more routine duties of the pipefitter trade working with them as instructed. Prepares or gathers all necessary tools and equipment for project or assignment. Prepares worksite (e.g., sets up scaffold, ladders, stands, etc.) Covers work areas with protective materials to prevent damage from soil, grease, or stain marks. Assists in the removal, repair and installation of pipe components. Lifts and carries tools equipment, and pipefitting supplies. Hands tools to journey level pipefitters, as required. Installs anchors and supports for pipes. -Uses and accounts for all tools and equipment, such measuring tapes, dividers, chalklines, plumb bobs, templates, star drills, grinders, flangers, hand and power pipe threaders and cutters, pipe wrenches. Picks up all tools and equipment after completion of project or assignment. Cleans, oils, and greases all tools and equipment. Returns tools and equipment to designated compartments, racks, bins, carts, lockers, etc. Sweeps, dusts and removes trash to keep work area clean and orderly. -Performs shop support work as instructed. Prepares record of actions and time taken on work order requests, preventive maintenance schedules, written instructions, etc. and obtains required coordination and signatures. Prepares and submits listing to supervisor of needed replacement parts, materials, and supplies. Receives parts, materials, and supplies. Validates stock numbers, quantity, and nomenclature on associated paperwork. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, Stores parts, materials, and supplies in proper bin or rack according to nomenclature, size, and available space. -Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. -Operates equipment in a safe manner, applying established safety rules and regulations to minimize minor violations and to avoid major violations due to employee error or negligence. Observes all safety warnings and instructions. Informs the supervisor, journey level, or higher-grade employee of accidents and/or damages to supplies or equipment, or of any observed unsafe practices in accordance with established policies and procedures. *After successful completion of a probationary period, the selectee will be required to participate in and successfully complete the Pipefitter Apprenticeship program, which VA will fund. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM, and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages, maintenance and projects support, etc. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Helper/21057O

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. 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. Physical Requirements: May handle or carry weights up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more. Assistance is usually available for handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Work requires pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, walking, climbing, and stooping. Must have physical capacities for working inside and outside in excessive heat and cold, excessively noisy or confined areas, in inclement weather, and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to/from worksites. May receive minor cuts, abrasions while performing these duties. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms and to work in awkward and/or uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time to accomplish assigned tasks. Working Conditions: Incumbent will be subject to working in varying temperatures between working in poorly ventilated areas or under inclement outdoor weather conditions. Assigned work will subject employee to the possibility of burns due to exposure to high temperatures in the steam and water systems, broken bones, cuts & bruises, exposure to dust, foul odors, dampness, asbestos, and the hazards of power machinery. May also be subject to falls from ladders/scaffolds during performance of duties. Incumbent will wear government issued uniforms and safety shoes on a daily basis, along with other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to tasks being performed. Exposed to the possibility of burns from hot water and steam while repairing leaks in high-pressure steam lines. The incumbent may work both indoors and outdoors and in pipe tunnels. Will encounter high ambient temperatures and humidity conditions exist. Will be regularly exposed to and work on, very high pipe pressures and will encounter extremely high water and steam temperatures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Alana Mueller
• Phone: (414) 712-8332
• Email: [email protected]