This position is located at Veterans Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System (VASTLHCS) a complex level 1B facility. Functions as a Journeyman Pipefitter Leader within the Pipe Shop, Facilities Engineering Service, accomplishing trades and labor work.

Duties

Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Serves as work leader of multiple employees in accomplishing trades and labor work in support of the Facilities Management Division. The highest level of nonsupervisory work led is WG-10. Passes on instructions from the supervisor, getting work started through the assignment of work to individual group members and providing information on the proper way to perform tasks. Assists the supervisor with the preparation and ordering of materials to perform maintenance, repair and improvements to systems and structures throughout the medical center (ensuring that needed stock is obtained from supply locations for maintenance tasks). Maintains current knowledge sufficient to answer questions from workers on policy and procedure, written instructions and directives and technical orders - obtaining information/assistance from supervisor on problems that arise during performance of work. Checks work in progress for adherence to policy, procedure, methods, and deadlines. Provides advice to workers on how to follow supervisory instructions and meet deadlines. Ensures that safety and housekeeping procedures are being followed, and tools are being used properly - providing additional training as necessary to meet safety requirements. Reports to supervisor on the status of work and the cause of any delays - answering to the status of overall work operations and any problems that arise. Assists in training employees on the proper steps to complete work orders and any associated tasks. Responsible for checking, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing all types of high, medium and low pressure piping and steam systems and equipment, fittings, pressure regulating valves, hand or automatic valves and auxiliaries of the steam distribution system, hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum and circulating pumps, radiators, and convectors. Troubleshoots, repairs and diagnoses problems with facility steam traps and heating control devices. Work involves aspects of plumbing including clearing clogged drain lines, replacing or installing toilets, sinks, faucets, water fountains, water heaters, eyewash stations and all aspects of pipefitting to include but not limited to piping, fittings, valves, fixtures, fire suppression systems, back flow prevention and controls. Lays out and installs various kinds of pipe sections, fittings, risers, and flexible branches at the proper level and incline, and the hanging or laying of assemblies into position. Estimates necessary materials such as pipe or fittings and assemblies needed. Identifies and marks locations through which pipes will pass or be installed, works from mechanical drawings, specifications or manufacturing data and improvises/makes modifications to systems in compliance with all safety codes and regulations. Reports observed unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor or appropriate official. Participates in the asbestos abatement process to include small scale removal (glove bag) or repair of asbestos containing material (in performance of daily work only). Adds noncomplex insulation as needed to include but not limited to straight runs, 90- and 45-degree angles, valves and fittings.

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
• 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position: Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/30/2024. 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 Lead or SuperviseEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 may be exposed to toxic fumes, gases, and airborne particles in the performance of duties. This exposure may adversely affect pulmonary Function. The wearing of a protective respirator that will reduce the possibility of pulmonary damage is mandatory when working in areas where toxic exposure is a possibility. OSHA requirements mandate that employees required to use a respirator NOT have a beard, and pass a baseline pulmonary function test prior to use of a respirator.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Adam E. Smith
• Phone: 909-683-5470
• Email: [email protected]