Plumber (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Camp Blanding, FL

11h

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Plumber (Title 32), Position Description Number D0278000, with the FL 202nd Red Horse Squadron. The plumber installs and repairs interior pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, and appurtenances, and maintains plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment. The position installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs systems that carry hot and cold water and interior sewage. Work includes installing and maintaining pipes above, below, and on the ground; within walls, floors, and ceilings; and at mobile and stationary missile facilities. The plumber installs fixtures and appliances and works on potable and non-potable water, interior sewage, air, and gas systems. Pipe sections are joined with fittings and by soldering, brazing, or packing oakum and lead or using a hot head.

The job requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. The plumber frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and performs repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, including in hard-to-reach areas. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors. Indoor areas are usually adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Construction sites may involve noise from saws, hammers, and power tools, as well as dust, mud, dirt, and snow. Hazards include possible broken bones, cuts, electrical shocks, respiratory ailments, scrapes, burns, and infections. Exposure to repeated, prolonged, or concentrated refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to the eyes, skin, and internal organs.

This is an excepted-service position under 32 U.S.C. 709 that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform and participate in direct deposit. A probationary period may be required. The position is open to specified Florida National Guard technicians and members, and to individuals who qualify for Florida National Guard membership and are willing to become Title 32 dual-status technicians. First consideration is given to Category 1 applicants. Permanent Change of Station and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Requirements

• Must have experience or training demonstrating knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques.
• Must be able to use plumbing trade tools and equipment and read and interpret directions.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience or training using plumbing tools such as bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots.
• Must have experience installing and operating new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
• Must have experience working from building plans, blueprints, and sketches.
• Must have experience planning and laying out routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall for proper system and equipment operation.
• Must be a member of a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Must meet the position's National Guard membership and eligibility conditions for the applicable area-of-consideration category.
• Selectee is required to wear the military uniform and participate in direct deposit.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation if using education to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair interior pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, and appurtenances; maintain pipe systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair pipe systems for hot and cold water and interior sewage.
• Install and maintain piping above, under, and on the ground; within walls, floors, and ceilings; and at mobile and stationary missile facilities.
• Install plumbing fixtures and appliances and work on potable and non-potable water, interior sewage, air, and gas systems.
• Connect pipe sections using fittings, soldering, brazing, or packing oakum and lead or using a hot head.
• Plan and lay out system routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall to ensure proper operation.
• Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized if payment is determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if payment is determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

What This Job Offers

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