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).

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Installing and maintaining supply and disposal system and equipment such as: sewage, water, oil, gas distribution systems, hydrants, water fixtures, lavatories, showers, sinks, fire sprinkler systems, dishwashing machines, gas fueled cooking equipment, etc. Perform maintenance and repairs to building service systems, plumbing, gas, air, vacuum, oxygen and steam. Perform replacement and reseating of faucet washers, flush valves; repairs segments of piping by replacement due to wear and tear, unplugs major sewer stoppages, repacks valves, repairs steam traps, pressure regulator, and replace diaphragms in control valves. Perform maintenance and repair to personal, fixed and portable hospital equipment, such as steam sterilizers, autoclave, bedpan sterilizers, water sills, demineralizers, kitchen equipment of various types, dishwashers, food carts, steam pressure cookers, steam pots, gas griddles and bake ovens; repairs consists of replacing door gaskets, replacing door gaskets, solenoid valves, regulators, temperature control equipment, overhauling water pumps, bearings, motors, couplings and pumps replacement. Perform preventive maintenance by systematically checking assigned areas. Perform tasks in connection with the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems. Perform the full range of journeyman level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements. Installs, modifies, repairs, cleans, adjusts and maintains new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, hot water and steam generation, radiators, steam sterilizers, heat exchangers, hot water and condensate tanks. Installation, modification, troubleshooting, repair and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment with the electrical journeyman. Repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of industrial and domestic reach-in and walk-in refrigerators, cold storage and cold-room equipment; freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioning units and systems, ventilating systems and related equipment. Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD03809A Physical Requirements: Work frequently 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.

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
• A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.
• A clean driving record report from the DMV 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. 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.

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: Sylvester Lacy
• Phone: 832-803-5262
• Email: [email protected]