The incumbent serves independently as a journeymen Plumber in the Facilities Management Service Line (FMSL), Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section, Preventive Maintenance Shop at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC). Incumbent will be assigned to one of three shifts providing 24-hour a day coverage, 7 days a week in the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Shop. Incumbent performs the full range of tasks involved in installing, modifying and repairing plumbing fixtures.

Duties

Possess knowledge of the National Plumbing Code, National Gas Code and VA Regulations, Federal, State, and local codes. Recognizes priorities and reacts promptly to urgent requests and occurrences. Independently plans, layout and assemblies of plumbing equipment. Identify appropriate materials for a variety of plumbing applications that include laboratories, patient care areas, medical gas systems, dental gases. Install plumbing systems parts that carry water, gas, air, storm, and sanitary sewerages; installs traps, lavatories, etc. and other types of plumbing equipment. Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties in repair, alteration, and modifications of mechanical equipment. Accomplishes assigns tasks by written or oral work order request independently and in a timely manner. Maintains and installs plumbing and piping systems that meet VA, Federal, State, and local plumbing codes. Work Schedule: Sunday- Thursday 3:30pm-12:00am ( Subject to change based upon the needs of the Agency.) Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD03809A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approve Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/06/2024. 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/Working Conditions: The work of the position must be performed on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, ditches, or in hard-to-reach places requiring standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and generally working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment weighing 40 pounds or up to 75 pounds with assistance. Occasionally objects of heavier weights must be handled.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Terry Washington
• Phone: 713-855-3179
• Email: [email protected]