Plumber & Pipefitter

Air Mobility Command • Charleston AFB, SC

18d

About The Position

Performs full journey-level plumbing and pipefitting work, including installing, repairing, modifying, and maintaining utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, as well as high-pressure piping systems. Work includes water, sewage, gas, oil, steam, heating, and hydraulic systems. The employee plans and lays out work, interprets plans and specifications, troubleshoots and tests systems, and follows safety procedures. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve dirty, dusty, greasy, uncomfortable, or hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-4200 Plumbing and Pipefitting Family.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform Plumber & Pipefitter work without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, including system routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall.
• Knowledge of high-pressure piping systems and associated equipment and technical practices for determining modification and repair needs.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in installing, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing utility, supply, disposal, and high-pressure piping systems without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, charts, and sketches; use shop mathematics; take measurements; lay out angles, arcs, and circles; and plan plumbing and piping work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver's license, as appropriate.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• Must be able to perform physical work involving ladders, scaffolding, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, stretching, and lifting or carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items over 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, and maintain utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, backflow prevention devices, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
• Install, modify, and repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment, including steam heating and generation systems, hydraulic systems, steam generators, tanks, pumps, and radiators.
• Use and maintain plumbing and pipefitting tools and equipment.
• Plan and lay out installation, repair, and modification work from initial layout through final assembly.
• Interpret building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, plumbing guides, and codes; use shop mathematics.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and test plumbing systems and equipment, including backflow prevention and cross-connection devices.
• Follow safety practices and maintain a safe and clean work environment; use required safety equipment and clothing.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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