The VA North Texas VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Pipefitter. The Pipefitter position is located within the Facilities Management Department in Garland Texas. The primary functions include working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

Duties

This position serves as a Pipefitter within the Facilities Management Department. The primary functions include working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Installs, operates, repairs & maintains all Plumbing facilities and equipment, showers, sinks, drains, drinking fountains, sewer mains, sprinkler system. Maintains heat exchangers, distribution systems, maintains Steam equipment, steam cookers, steam mains, steam tables, hot water heaters, heat radiators, steam traps, repair pipe coverings. Repairs all type pipe and mechanical components associated with pipe fitting and plumbing units. Repairs damaged piping to manufacturing units specifications , knowledge of standard practices. Maintains various plumbing and pipe fitting stages of construction projects involved with VA facility. Maintains knowledge of standard practices, procedures, safety regulations and National Plumbing Code. Incumbent is required to understand and work from blueprints, sketches and manufactures detailed drawings related to pipe fitter and steamfitter trade Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD93229A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

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: 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over; straight pulling (1 hour); pulling hand over hand (1 hour); pushing 1 hour); reaching above shoulder, use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing 4 hours; crawling and kneeling 4 hours; repeated bending 4 hours; climbing legs only; climbing use of legs and arms; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions, Employee works in manholes, kitchens, building basements, etc. The employee is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. Due to the nature of the work exertion and fatigue are experienced.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]