This position serves as a Journeyman Pipefitter - Boiler Operator within the Facilities Management Maintenance & Operations section of the St Cloud VA Medical Center located in St Cloud, MN. The primary duties of this position include installing components, conducting modifications, performing maintenance and completing necessary repairs on all high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems; hydraulic, nitrogen, oxygen, steam-heating, and steam-generating.

Duties

Installing components, conducting modifications, performing maintenance and completing necessary repairs on all high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems; systems include operation of hydraulic, nitrogen, oxygen, steam-heating, and steam-generating systems. Installing and repairing steam generators, vacuum, air, water, and condensate pumps, radiators, automatic and manual valves and flash and expansion tanks. Working with piping systems including water, natural gas, high/medium/low pressure steam and condensate; as well as medical gases, compressed air, heating and cooling, sewer, irrigation, and deionized water. Installing, testing and maintaining the Fire Protection Systems (wet and dry) in accordance with applicable codes and regulations; establishes system routes, places and cuts route openings. Placing regulating devices, and hangers for proper pitch and elevation; determining proper operation of the systems and the layout by identifying risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators needed to support the pressure of the systems. Reading and interpreting blueprints, layout sketches, manufacturers' literature and specifications for sizing, estimating, installing, and repairing new or existing piping systems. Replacing and pairing sections of pipe, steam traps and relief and control valves. Cutting, threading, and connecting pipes by means of union, flanges, and sweating. Fitting pipe sections by screwing, bolting, brazing, welding, gluing, fusing and soldering. Testing systems and equipment for proper operation, circulation, flow, pressure, and to ensure leak-free joints. Tracing and troubleshooting pipe lines, systems, and equipment to locate and repair leaks and trouble spots. Performing safety and preventive maintenance inspections of all associated systems and equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter - Boiler Operator/PD903630 Physical Requirements: 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. 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.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veteran Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• 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.
• A current, valid, and unrestricted state drivers license is required for this position.

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. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Pipe fitting and repair of utility steam system and condensate return systems. Boiler Plant Operator experience. Must be familiar with steam systems and pressure control for it as well as condensate return systems. 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 EFFORT: Work is accomplished throughout the Medical Center Campus, both inside and outdoors considering weather extremes and conditions. Incumbent must be able to reach all places as necessary to view and inspect all equipment and component parts. Duties require standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, crawling, and unusual and cramped positions on a continual basis. Work is performed from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Occasionally may lift objects weighing over 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Is subject to high temperature when working on steam lines. Occasionally performs work outside in inclement weather when making emergency repairs. Frequently exposed to possibility of strains, bruises, burns, and infections. Incumbent is expected to properly use PPE for the assigned task(s) within assigned working conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address St Cloud VA Medical Center 4801 Veterans Drive St Cloud, MN 56303 US
• Name: Yalonda Smith
• Phone: 6124675071
• Email: [email protected]