Pipefitter

Veterans Health Administration • Johnson City, TN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The WG-10 Maintenance Mechanic - Pipefitter position is assigned to one of three Maintenance Units within the Engineering Service of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep and repair of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. This position requires performance of journeyman level pipefitter work and helping various other journeymen within the Engineering Service when available or as needed. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examinations and work layout to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work, as well as planning and execution of new fabrication, installation, and construction. The incumbent shall maintain, repair and/or install all forms of piping and related systems and equipment such as, but not limited to the following: Supply of hot and cold water; steam heating and generation equipment; condensate and condensate return lines flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum, and circulating pumps, radiator systems, high, medium, and low pressure steam piping, hot water generators, steam sanitizes, water lines, internal, and external soil, and waste pipe, external water mains, and all related devices and equipment such as drains, drain traps, faucets, lavatories, water closets, showers, tubs, grease traps, urinals, drinking fountains, surgical scrub sinks, and other associated valves, pump systems, etc. The incumbent may be required to troubleshoot and volve problems with specialty supply lines, such as medical oxygen, medical air, vacuum lines, and nitrogen lines. The incumbent's work shall also include installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement on piping that serves HVAC systems, up to the point where the piping enters the HVAC equipment. The incumbent monitors and maintains facility service utility systems such as water conditioning units, medical oxygen/vacuum units, and dental, medical, and utility air compressors. The incumbent monitors and maintains utility systems and associated equipment by analyzing data from the utility systems, and programming computer to make necessary adjustments, to utility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation. Incumbent must weld joints and fittings using gas or electric welding units as well as brazing at appropriate times and will do so according to accepted trade codes. The incumbent shall be responsible for performing, and documenting inspections, repairs,or replacements on eye, wash stations, fire system pumps, grease traps, main drains, medical air supply systems, post indicator valve (PIV) devices, and filters, traps, or filtration systems associated with water flowing devices (i.e. dental and kitchen equipment). The incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge in the testing and repairing of backflow assemblies, including but not limited to: Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVB), Double Check Valve Assemblies (DCVA), Reduced Pressure Valve Assemblies (RPZ) and Spill Proof Vacuum Breakers (SPB). The incumbent must obtain an American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Backflow Certification card and maintain certification.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Willingness to undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use (for testing designated positions).
• Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Completion of online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Completion of a 1-year probationary period.
• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate ability to do the work.
• Resume must support qualifications with detailed descriptions of duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Proficiency in measurement and layout.
• Proficiency in technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting.
• Obtain an American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Backflow Certification card and maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Proficiency in most of the requirements of the job (for ICTAP/CTAP candidates).

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level pipefitter work.
• Help various other journeymen within the Engineering Service.
• Perform visual examinations and work layout to determine the need for, and performance of, repair work.
• Plan and execute new fabrication, installation, and construction.
• Maintain, repair, and/or install all forms of piping and related systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with specialty supply lines (e.g., medical oxygen, medical air, vacuum lines, nitrogen lines).
• Install, maintain, repair, or replace piping that serves HVAC systems.
• Monitor and maintain facility service utility systems (e.g., water conditioning units, medical oxygen/vacuum units, dental, medical, and utility air compressors).
• Monitor and maintain utility systems and associated equipment by analyzing data and programming computers for adjustments.
• Weld joints and fittings using gas or electric welding units and brazing.
• Perform and document inspections, repairs, or replacements on eye wash stations, fire system pumps, grease traps, main drains, medical air supply systems, post indicator valve (PIV) devices, and filters, traps, or filtration systems.
• Test and repair backflow assemblies (AVB, DCVA, RPZ, SPB).
• Obtain and maintain American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Backflow Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status (full-time, part-time, intermittent).

What This Job Offers

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