Pipefitter

Veterans Health Administration • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Pipefitter, WG-4204-10, in the Facilities Management Service, Engineering Section, at the Gainesville Division. Its primary purpose is to maintain plumbing systems throughout the facility. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position description title and number are Pipefitter/PD00291A.

The work frequently involves using ladders, scaffolding, and hydraulic work platforms, including in cramped and dirty locations. It requires physical agility and prolonged effort, including crouching, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting or uncomfortable positions. The employee frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifts or carries items weighing more than 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Provide detailed resume descriptions supporting the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties.
• Meet the position's screen-out requirement and demonstrate relevant competencies, including equipment assembly, installation and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; measurement and layout; technical practices; troubleshooting; and using and maintaining tools and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Be a U.S. citizen, unless appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy because qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• If tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the required online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or carrying of items up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or carrying of heavier items.
• As VA Health Care Personnel, receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; wear a face mask when an exemption is granted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plumbing systems throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with others to complete maintenance and repair tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Perform pipefitting work to high standards of workmanship and cleanliness.
• Prepare requests for materials and supplies needed to complete tasks.
• Follow safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist other trades in the Maintenance and Repair section with tasks assigned by the Plumbing Shop Supervisor.
• Ensure work complies with trade standards and quality requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may grant newly appointed Federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; this must be requested and approved before appointment and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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