The Pipefitter at the Robley Rex VAMC performs a variety of tasks needed to install, troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, and provide general maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing and piping systems used for waste, drain and vent systems, hot/cold potable water distribution systems, HVAC heating and air conditioning piping systems, pneumatics, medical air and gases, hydraulics, natural gas, steam, and condensate systems commonly used at a medical facility and in a modern industrial laundry.

Duties

The incumbent is expected to work both independently on small building maintenance jobs and as part of team of specialists to perform larger installation or repair jobs with limited oral or written technical and administrative guidance or assistance from the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Supervisor. In the performance of this work, duties include, but are not limited to: Layout, install, test, adjust, and maintain several types of piping systems and allied equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, chemical feed systems, filters, etc. Perform new installations of plumbing and steam equipment from laying-out, ordering materials, roughing-in, and finishing work. Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on a variety of piping systems and allied equipment such as compressors, vacuum pumps, strainers, grease traps, steam traps, meters, regulating valves, etc. Install and maintain pipe insulation of various materials, i.e. rubber, fiberglass, etc. Install, repair, and maintain complex equipment such as dishwashers, steam sterilizers, hot water heaters and converters, and other hospital equipment as designated. Install, repair, and maintain HVAC plumbing equipment such as heat exchangers, coils, steam traps, and regulating valves. Fit, install, and maintain hospital plumbing and laboratory equipment including fixtures such as drinking fountains, lavatories, urinals, sinks, etc. in accordance with prescribes methods and A.D.A. requirements. Provide support for automatic fixtures including routine flushing and battery replacement. Install, test, and repair life support and life safety systems such as medical gas, medical air, dental air, medical vacuum, natural gas, and fire suppression systems using a variety of piping materials such as copper, brass, cast iron, steel, PVC, and various fastening methods including threading, soldering, brazing, welding, crimping, PVC cement, and Victaulic. Maintain shop inventory of bench stock including ordering materials for jobs and bench stock replacement. Install firestop when necessary in accordance with prescribed UL methods. He or she develops an understanding of how their work supports VA's mission, carries out instructions, as defined by the supervisor, in order to achieve organizational goals, and participates in the performance management process. Work Schedule: Compressed Schedule Authorized Monday - Friday 9:00am -6:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD40173A Physical Requirements: The Pipefitter daily handles objects weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally carries heavier objects for considerable distances on the medical center campus. He is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend and work in cramped positions over and under piping and operating equipment of all types for sustained periods of time to accomplish assigned tasks. Working Conditions: The pipefitter makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolds, platforms and where parts of the system and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. The work is done inside and outside and in places that are usually dirty, dusty and greasy. He is sometimes required to work in places where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heating conditions. He is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, bruises, infections, etc. On occasions he is required to wear protective clothing when working in hazardous areas such as asbestos. He or she must be able to execute confined space entry when necessary.

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
• Pre-employment physical may be required
• 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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 Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: Jennifer Henson
• Phone: 678-431-0643
• Email: [email protected]