Incumbent performs as a pipefitter for a specific construction project performed under P&H (Purchase & Hire) Authority, leading communication and pipe tradesmen. Position is Temporary, Time-Limited, Intermittent, and provides no benefits.

Duties

Major Duties include: The incumbent will perform work on a wide variety of piping and plumbing systems, including hot and cold water, hot water return, drain, waste and soil piping, sanitary and storm sewage systems, all steam distribution systems, including high (110 psi), medium (30-60 psi) and low (5-8 psi) pressure lines, high and medium pressure gravity, low pressure vacuum return piping, heating system convectors, medical gas systems including oxygen, medical air, vacuum and nitrous oxide piping, natural gas system piping, all tanks, fittings, valves, and pressure reducing valves for the above systems. Incumbent must be a journeyman level pipefitter skilled in commercial-industrial type work. He/she must be knowledgeable in removal and demolition of old work, alterations and additions to existing systems, and the installation of new systems. Additionally, this position performs basic mechanical work on HVAC ductwork systems including installation and modifications of flexible and hard metal ductwork, HVAC coils and VAV boxes. The incumbent must have knowledge of infection control guidelines, procedures and abatement technology solutions for minimizing the spread of particulates generated during construction activities within a Health Care Facility. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2024. 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: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 Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Measurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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: This position requires physical effort, continual standing, bending, stooping, lifting, sitting, and reaching. The work also involves frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying items up to 20 pounds. There is occasional lifting up to 40-50 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Fresno VA Medical Center 2615 East Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703 US
• Name: Jason Stewart
• Phone: 559-225-6100 X5105
• Email: [email protected]