The Pipefitter position is located within Facilities Management Service at Audie L. Murphy VAMC in San Antonio, Texas.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: -Responsible for the installation, modification, testing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, analyzing for defects, troubleshooting and elimination of malfunction in all the piping systems in the facility. These systems include the high and low pressure steam and condensate return systems, natural gas, medical gas systems, domestic and chilled water systems, waste and drainage systems and water-based fire suppression systems and all auxiliary equipment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD671-0083-A Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: - This position requires walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds), and occasionally heavier weights with assistance. - Incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, motorized high-lift, etc. as well as other hard to reach places, and in tiring and uncomfortable positions. - Incumbent must be in good physical condition, have good eyesight with or without glasses and cannot be colorblind. Working Conditions: - Work is accomplished from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, motorized high-lift, as well as other hard to reach places. - Incumbent stands, stoops, bends, kneels, crawls, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions, oftentimes in cramped, poorly illuminated, warm and humid interstitial and pipe spaces. - Work is accomplished with hands over head, in confined areas, using arm, shoulder, and back muscles in affecting repairs, installation, and modifying piping. - Incumbent must work in close proximity to persons who are ill and must adjust accordingly. Exposure to various contagions and infections is a constant hazard. - Work is done inside and outside, in heat and cold in areas that are poorly lit, cramped and confined, dusty, dirty, and greasy. At times, installations and repairs are accomplished in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Occasionally work is accomplished at such heights as rooftops. - Incumbent is subject to the danger of falling from ladders and scaffolds. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. - There is frequent exposure to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, infections, and burns from using oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing equipment and soldering equipment.

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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Measurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting 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 Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]