This position is located in the Carpentry / Pipefitting Section of Engineering Service at the VA Domiciliary, White City, Oregon. **Recruitment Incentive May be Available to Highly Qualified Candidates**

Duties

Major Duties: Troubleshoots, repairs and installs equipment used by the Kitchen, Canteen and Medical Services and for heating at locations throughout the station. Typical items of equipment include dishwashers, steam cookers, steam and electrical hot water heaters, unit heaters, convection heaters, all types of pumps, steam generators, water tanks and heaters. Troubleshoots, repairs and installs various components of the steam, fire sprinklers, water and drainage/sewer systems. This involves repair and/or replacement of lines, valves, pressure regulators, pumps, traps, lagging, packing, gauges and heat exchangers. Maintains and installs a variety of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, showers and tubs, and their components. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and utility systems as scheduled. Properly performs operator maintenance on and stores such tools and equipment used by the pipefitters. These items include hand tools, pipe· threaders, augers, drills, torches, welders, piping, valves, replacement parts, etc. Works with and guides the work of patients, temporary employee and occasionally apprentices. The incumbent will be called upon to assist in small scale asbestos abatement projects, in his trade, as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD01197A Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized. Physical Requirements: A. Position requires manual dexterity, good physical condition and stamina. Incumbent should be able to lift or move objects weighing about fifty (50) pounds. B. Work requires climbing ladders, considerable crawling, walking, bending and stooping. Working Conditions: A. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in where it is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; outside in bad weather and in areas where it is hot and noisy. B. Some of the work is performed in attics, service tunnels and under buildings where space is limited, requiring the incumbent to work in cramped positions. C. Work involves exposure to asbestos dust from old drywall, siding and pipe insulation. D. Adequate safety procedures, training and personal protective equipment are provided to make the work environment as safe as possible.

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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, The ability to do the work of a Pipefitter without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes: Safely and independently performing pipefitter work assignments; reading and following blueprints and specifications; estimating accurately the time and materials required to install, repair, or replace equipment or components; properly selecting and using tools, parts and materials to accomplish a task quickly, neatly and safely; and using hand and power tools of the trade, i.e., grinders, pipe threading machines, oxygen/acetylene torches, hand tools, electric sewer augers, fans, pumps, welders, and other trade related tools and equipment. Preferred Experience: Ability to perform pipefitter/plumber work under little to no supervision. Skills and knowledge of a Journeyman Pipefitter/Plumber as required by a four (4) year or (5) year apprenticeship or its equivalent. Skills that require troubleshooting, repair, and installation of various components of the steam, fire sprinkler, waster, and drainage/sewer systems. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT): A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF(s) are ineligible for further consideration. The SPFs for this position are: Current, valid state-issued Driver's License. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)TroubleshootingUse 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

There is no education substitution for this series/grade.

Contacts

• Address White City VA Medical Center 8495 Crater Lake Highway White City, OR 97503 US
• Name: Wayne Newport
• Phone: 541-440-1000 X40116
• Email: [email protected]