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Job Location:
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 36 - 42
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of journey level plumbing duties such as installing repairing and modifying water supply sewage disposal gas distribution oil lines and similar utility systems and equipment.
- Independently installs modifies repairs and maintains a variety of new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage water oil and gas distribution systems and water closets tubs backflow prevention devices/assemblies water meters and showers.
- Plans and accomplishes work from initial layout to final assembly which involves interpreting and applying building plans specifications blueprints sketches and other plumbing guides/codes and using shop mathematics.
- Troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principal devices double check devices atmospheric vacuum breakers water meters and other cross connection devices.
- Uses and maintains tools such as tapes rules plumb bobs hand and power pipe threaders cutters pipe wrenches angle drills hacksaws and power saws power sewer cleaning equipment various gas detectors and meters and lead pots.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- A security clearance may be required
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- A Journeyman Plumbers License is required IAW UFCand the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 142 Section 3.
- As required may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of plumbing duties.
- The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The plumber makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places.
- This requires the employee to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- The plumber frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance.
- Must possess a Massachusetts Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification.
- Must possess a Massachusetts Cross Connection Surveyor Certification.
- Employee will be required to support Special Events (i.e. Annual Air Show Base Exercises) not necessarily performing in their primary skill code.
- Employee will be required to support Base Readiness and Emergency Operations Exercises and Real-World Threats and Events. The work will require the employee to carry an electronic beeper or cell phone.
Qualifications
In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200 Plumbing And Pipefitting Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (includes blueprint reading)
- Measurement and Layout
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Trouble shooting
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Construction Experience
- Retail Sales
- HVAC
- Remodeling
- Renovation
- Pipe Threading
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Power Tools
- Construction Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
