Pipefitter Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Queens, NY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Maintenance & Repair section at the VHA New York Harbor Brooklyn Healthcare System, Facility Maintenance Service. The Pipefitter Supervisor is responsible for supervising pipefitters and plumbers. The incumbent is the foreman of the Plumbing Shop, which consists of pipefitting and plumbing staff. The plumbing shop is part of the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service. The incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance and Repair Section Chief and has the Assistant Chief as second level supervisor. He/she has the responsibility for effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all gas systems and equipment, such as steam heating, steam generation, and vacuum systems, radiators, and circulation pumps, sewerage system, all pressure steam systems and associated parts, hot water generators, sterilizers, heating systems, fire suppression systems, pneumatic tube system, natural gas, medical gases and non-medical equipment. S/He must be able to lay out and install various kinds of piping, risers, and flexible branches at the proper level and incline; determine the placement and elevation and install steam generators, vacuum and condensate pumps, and radiators; and replace heat exchangers, flash and expansion tanks, and automatic and manual control valves. The installation, maintenance, and repair of all aforementioned equipment falls within their purview. Responsible for independently diagnosing, planning, and completing projects or work orders involving major systems in the entirety. He/she must show proficiency with the work order system and report on metrics such as preventive maintenance completion, corrective maintenance turnaround time, and adherence to documentation of services standards. The incumbent is responsible to coordinate work with all care/service/departments in the Medical Center and outside service vendors, contractors, and other service companies/agencies. Advance planning to eliminate unnecessary loss of service to patient areas; this would curtail patient care of result in serious discomfort to the entire Medical Center/CLC. During times of heavy workload or special projects, incumbent is required to coordinate and work with carpenters, painters, AC mechanics, electronic mechanics, maintenance mechanics, etc. Incumbent may be required to assist these employees in their trades. The incumbent of this position supports and explains management programs, recommends performance ratings, training, and changes in performance standards. The incumbent will advise and counsel workers on new work techniques appropriate for their specific trade, advise and counsel workers, investigate grievances and complaints and informally resolve. Performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent is the first level supervisor in charge of all work performed by the pipefitting/plumbing shop. At a full complement, the incumbent will supervise Pipefitters and Plumbers at the assigned duty station in the NYH facilities indoor and outdoor. The incumbent directly supervises the following levels of work: Plumbers WG-09 - 4+ positions, Pipefitters WG-10 - 6+ positions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment (Effective May 7, 2025).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• Serve a 1-year probationary period.
• 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair; Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading); Measurement and Layout; Technical Practices; Troubleshooting; Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without 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.

Nice To Haves

• To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job (for ICTAP/CTAP candidates).

Responsibilities

• Supervising pipefitters and plumbers.
• Effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all gas systems and equipment, such as steam heating, steam generation, and vacuum systems, radiators, and circulation pumps, sewerage system, all pressure steam systems and associated parts, hot water generators, sterilizers, heating systems, fire suppression systems, pneumatic tube system, natural gas, medical gases and non-medical equipment.
• Laying out and installing various kinds of piping, risers, and flexible branches at the proper level and incline.
• Determining the placement and elevation and installing steam generators, vacuum and condensate pumps, and radiators.
• Replacing heat exchangers, flash and expansion tanks, and automatic and manual control valves.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of all aforementioned equipment.
• Independently diagnosing, planning, and completing projects or work orders involving major systems in the entirety.
• Showing proficiency with the work order system and reporting on metrics such as preventive maintenance completion, corrective maintenance turnaround time, and adherence to documentation of services standards.
• Coordinating work with all care/service/departments in the Medical Center and outside service vendors, contractors, and other service companies/agencies.
• Advance planning to eliminate unnecessary loss of service to patient areas.
• Coordinating and working with carpenters, painters, AC mechanics, electronic mechanics, maintenance mechanics, etc. during times of heavy workload or special projects.
• Assisting other employees in their trades when required.
• Supporting and explaining management programs.
• Recommending performance ratings, training, and changes in performance standards.
• Advising and counseling workers on new work techniques appropriate for their specific trade.
• Investigating grievances and complaints and informally resolving them.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Supervising Pipefitters and Plumbers at the assigned duty station in the NYH facilities indoor and outdoor.
• Directly supervising Plumbers WG-09 (4+ positions) and Pipefitters WG-10 (6+ positions).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed