The Pipefitter works in the Engineering Service for the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS). The work entails installation of mechanical and plumbing equipment and services; the regular preventative maintenance of this type of equipment and fixtures; providing expeditious service to correct and repair systems that fail unexpectedly; and perform troubleshooting activities to identify causes of failure and provide corrective actions to the cause of failure.

Duties

****Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized**** Duties include but may not be limited to: Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as medical gas, vacuum systems, steam heating, steam generation, and hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks, condensate, air, vacuum, and radiators. Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment. Install, modify, and repair systems like those described above by setting up to provide system routes through material such as concrete, brick, drywall, steel, and wood. Placing, drilling, and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation, and determining and installing such things as piping systems, risers, flexible branches, drains, expansion joints, roof drains, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators in the combination needed to support the pressures of the systems and that ensure the proper operation of the systems. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, disposal systems to include drains for equipment such as air, sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Planning and completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, determining and placing the equipment at the proper levels and points in the systems, and joining, sealing, and testing systems and equipment for proper pressures. Special Qualification Requirement: Must have and maintain a current American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Certificate per NFPA 99 or obtain within 10 months of hiring date. ASSE 6040 is required to service, modify, inspect, test, and conduct maintenance or perform related repairs or modifications to the medical gas, air, and vacuum systems. A valid state driver's license. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD14668A Physical Requirements: The pipefitters make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the pipefitters to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and confined spaces. The pipefitters frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds without assistance. Occasionally, the pipefitters may lift and carry items that weigh 80 pounds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• 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

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/13/2024. 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: 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 Tucson VA Medical Center 3601 South Sixth Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 US
• Name: Edgar Uriarte
• Phone: 5628268000 X6892
• Email: [email protected]