Job opening: Plumber

Salary: $29 - 34 per hour

City: Erie

Published at: Mar 20 2024

Company: Veterans Health Administration

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is established at the Erie VA Medical Center in the Facilities Management Service (FMS) to perform work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping systems such as high temperature water, high pressure steam, nitrous oxide, oxygen gas, steam generating hot/cold water, air, drain and vent systems. Works in the Maintenance and Repair Section to run and analyze samples and adjust as needed.

Duties

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD025940 Duties include but not limited to: Installing, modifying, and repairing 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 blueprints, building plans, and sketches to plan and layout the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment; Installs, modifies, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems; installs equipment like that described above by completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, and seating, hooking up, and testing the equipment; Where the quality of water is below acceptable prescribed standards and requires non-filtration and filtrations processes to change the taste, odor, or chemical content of the water; Makes regular checks of pumping equipment, gauges, meters, feeders, and the recording and control devices according to a prescribed schedule and performs routine operator maintenance; May be required to operate a government vehicle to transport equipment to and from a work site. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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: 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: Duties are active involving such as, but not limited to heavy lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing, pulling, kneeling, bending, crawling, walking, and standing for prolonged periods. Operates manual/power tools, hammers, saws, chisels, wrenches, cutters, screwdrivers, drills, pliers, etc. The incumbent frequently works in cramped quarters, crawl spaces, tunnels, and manholes. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. The plumbers are sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. While repairing insulation, incumbent will wear the proper personal protection equipment and follow VA and OSHA regulations.