Pipefitter
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 38
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise to care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans
Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan.
This position is located in the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center Milwaukee WI. The incumbent serves as a Pipefitter in the PM&R Shop in Facilities Management Division installing repairing troubleshooting modifying and maintaining steam distribution systems pneumatic heating systems high-pressure piping systems water distribution systems and sewage systems.
Major Duties:
-Installs/repairs/replaces pipes of varying sizes reducing valves shut-off and control valves on high low and medium pressure steam.
-Troubleshoots and installs all types of steam/hot water boilers both commercial and residential.
-Repairs all steam and air controls operating laundry equipment.
-Installs repairs and/or regulates pressurized shower mixing valves bulb-controlled or pneumatic 3-way mixing valves.
-Performs preventive maintenance on all above listed equipment and systems as directed and generates work orders for needed repairs as noted.
-Uses a variety of tools and test equipment including threaders cutters grinders flaring and brazing equipment.
-Removes overhauls and replaces fire hydrants.
-Performs minor gas welding arc welding silver soldering and soft soldering.
-Sanitizes water mains after installation or after breaks have been repaired using the proper chemicals.
Work Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday 12 PM-8:30 PM and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages maintenance and projects support etc.
*The position is AWS eligible for 8 - 9 hr days 1 - 8 hr day and one day off a pay period the day off being a Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday.
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD09491A
Conditions of employment
- 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
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Services 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted.
HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers (CLCs) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
