This position is established at the St. Albans VA Extended Care Center in the Engineering Service. The Pipefitter will perform all necessary installing, repairing and maintenance to the steam producing and using equipment on station. This will include such equipment as radiators, fan coil units, high pressure steam stations, dietetic equipment,etc. Repair and maintenance will also include any boilers and heating systems beyond the central plant.

Duties

The pipefitter will perform all necessary installations, repairs and maintenance to plumbing located on station. This will include cleaning stoppages, installing new sinks, supplying water and drains for washers and other equipment. He will also make repairs to equipment located at the water tower and to such external utilities as fire hydrants, underground shut off valves and water meters. The pipefitter will also install, repair and maintain all piping systems throughout the station (except electrical and refrigeration. These include stand pipe, sprinkler, gas, oxygen, air, vacuum, etc. The pipefitter will work under the general supervision of the pipefitter foreman. He is assigned work orally and by work orders. he will in many cases be responsible for laying out the route to follow and procedure to use accomplish his assignment. He will determine material and equipment needed. All work will be done in a manner consistant with proper trade techniques to assure long term operation. Since most work will be performed under considerable independence and instruction will be usually of a general nature; incumbent must make sound judgments and decisions. Any problems will be discussed with the foreman. The foreman will check the overall work to see that it meets accepted trade standards. All work performed by the Pipefitter will be of the highest quality and will be carried out in such a manner to assure his safety, the safety of his fellow workers, the residents and the least of damage to equipment and building. Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD04409A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2024. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Measurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting 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: Employee will make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Employee will be standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Employee will frequently handle, lift, carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 pounds. Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. The employee is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Employee may be required to work in areas that have asbestos containing materials and will, therefore, be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators and other equipment to prevent possible asbestos exposure. You will be responsible for completing respirator training, fit testing and training in the proper use and maintenance of general PPE.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Shalonda Hinds
• Phone: 518-225-6701
• Email: [email protected]