This position is located at the Veterans Affairs Kansas City Medical Center (KCVAMC). This position functions as a Journeyman Pipefitter within the Pipe Shop, Facilities Engineering Service, accomplishing trades and labor work.

Duties

KCVAMC 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. Troubleshoots, repairs and diagnoses problems with facility steam traps and heating control devices. 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). Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on all types of steam fixtures, piping systems, back flow preventers, following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations. Records all Preventive Maintenance and repair work accomplished on steam traps. Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, changes component parts, writes necessary work orders and makes minor repairs as needed. Completes scheduled inspections and documents equipment deficiencies in properly prescribed methods. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 730am-4pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD01857A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/23/2024. 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: InspectInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutUse 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: Works on ladders, scaffolds, platforms and hard to reach places. Works in locations and positions which are uncomfortable. Stands, stoops, kneels, climbs, and often must lift objects weighing 50lbs or more, is exposed to scalding, bruises, abrasions and lacerations which could cause infection, rashes and diseases, is exposed to noxious and caustic odors and fumes. Work is performed inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy and very often in extremely warm or cold environments. Assignments are required to be performed outside in inclement weather, crawl spaces, tunnels and other locations where the ambience is repugnant.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64128 US
• Name: Brody Hillstock
• Phone: 9136839559
• Email: [email protected]