Insulator

Major duties of this position include but are not limited to

• Responsible for any removal in accordance with all applicable local state and federal regulations.
• Communicate by reading blueprints drawings sketches specifications and project plans.
• Maintains the installing modifying and repairing systems by setting up system routes placing and cutting route openings placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation and determining and installing such things as risers flexible branches expansion joints gauges and pressure regulators in the combination needed to support the pressures of systems.
• Communicate and interpreted blueprints schematics and sketches of various equipment.
• Compile building plans blueprints and sketches to plan and layout the routing placement pitch elevation pressure reduction expansion and operation of various systems.
• Communicate and Interpreted vendors material catalogs to expedite acquisition of materials and tools necessary to maintain stock and work in progress.
• Develop patterns and lay out cut form join assemble and install all types of insulating materials on water pipes steam pipes heaters refrigeration units boilers air ducts and evaporators on a variety of surfaces or enclosures having straight curved and irregular curves and planes.
• Responsible for plans lays out insulation to determine what materials were needed to achieve desired results and submits material orders to supervisors.
• Handles the evaluation and estimated types and amount of insulation required while considering size shape temperature accessibility environment and physical appearance requirements of system to be insulated.
• Utilizes all tools materials and equipment common to the trade at the journeyman level.
• Operate at the journeyman level with skills and knowledge for the installation maintenance and repaired all types of insulating materials required.
• Responsible for using the tools and equipment required to cover a vast array of steam pipes water pipes hot water heaters heat exchangers boilers refrigeration units and air ducts in a large hospital complex.
• Responsible for insulating materials such as fiberglass (preformed and rolled) and powder insulating materials to cover low- and high-pressure steam lines chill water pipes hot and cold-water lines underground pipes and large water tanks to reduce heat loss and to prevent moisture condensation.
• Planes and performed work involving removal and installation of a variety of insulating materials on air ducts heaters generators pumps piping evaporators refrigeration units and boilers.
• Repair damaged insulation and upgrades existing insulation for increased performance; and measured cuts trims and fits insulating materials on regular shaped surfaces of pipes tanks boilers ducts and other structures.
• Handled materials and parts weighing over 45 pounds.
• Secured safety by wearing respiratory safety devices and other protective apparel which may be restrictive and uncomfortable.
• Responsible for following safety guidelines and practices in performing trades related work.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Insulator/PD120560
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/02/2026.

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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)

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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: Insulators/pipefitters frequently handles materials and parts weighting over 45 pounds. They are required to pull push reach walk stand crawl kneel bend and climb for sustained periods of time. Physical effort is sometimes strenuous and is typical of insulator/mason-plasterer trades.

Working Conditions: Working in both trades is performed inside and outside. May be exposed to extreme heat or cold while working. Also required to perform work of both trades in noisy damp or dirty area. Frequently required to work from scaffolds and ladders exposing incumbent to danger of strains and falls. Incumbent is subject to burns cuts abrasions and falls. The work also includes installation and removal of insulating materials which frequently creates airborne dust particles which require wearing respiratory safety devices or other protective apparel which may be restrictive and uncomfortable.