The Plumber position is in the VA Construction Section, Technical Section, Facility Management Service, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Department of Veterans Affairs, San Juan, PR.

Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Studies plans given to him/her by his supervisor; makes sketches of the layout of the work; marks spots for opening in walls, ceilings and floors through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment is to be installed. Prepares assemblies for installation by cutting, threading and bending pipes; determines and marks guidelines; cuts or bends points on pipe section; places and connects air, sewage and water fixtures and facilities such as hydrants, water main, lavatories, sinks and stoves; installs and repairs water and steam main control valves. Tests piping after installation or repairs are made to eliminate leaks. Also, to include all plumbing related duties. Installs plumbing systems, modifies, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope. Determines and installs valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation systems. Installs equipment by completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, and seating, hooking up, and testing the equipment. Performs work in areas that are currently undergoing construction and asbestos abatement may be performed. Diagnoses problems and assist to perform emergency repairs to electrical equipment as necessary, and must follow blueprints, sketches and work orders of items to be constructed/altered, using his/her own initiative. Repairs plumbing systems, the work involves installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems, and chilled water air conditioning components. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and perform the task. Work Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm, may work on weekend and holidays. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Bilingual - This position requires applicants to read write and speak English and Spanish. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English and Spanish in order to meet the requirements of this position. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: 'Proficient in spoken and written English and spoken Spanish'. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Plumber must be able to climb from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the systems are hard to reach. He has to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts weight up to 40 lbs. and occasionally may lift and carry items over forty (40lbs.) pounds. AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. The employee is sometime required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. The plumbing workers occasionally make repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. The plumbing workers have occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones. The employees also have frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infections. Employee must be able to use shop mathematics, interpret blueprints, construction diagrams and drawings; and should possess knowledge in the process and handling of asbestos abatement. The Plumber will perform work in areas that are currently undergoing construction and asbestos abatement may be performed. The employees will diagnose problems and assist to perform emergency repairs as necessary, and must follow blueprints, sketches and work orders of items to be constructed/altered, using his/her own initiative. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]