Pipefitter
Job Location:
Marion, IA - USA
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Job Summary
This position serves as a Pipefitter within the Maintenance and Operations section (M&O) of the Engineering Service at Marion VA Medical Center Marion IL. Functions asa Journeyman Pipefitter supporting the clinical areas of the medical center including IntensiveCare Unit (ICU) Operating Room (OR) Community-Based Outreach Centers (CBOCs) Community Living Center (CLC) and Evansville Health Care Center.
Major Duties
Responsible for installing modifying and repairing new and existing varying pressure pipingsystems and equipment such as medical gas vacuum systems steam heating steam generationand hydraulic systems steam generators water tower flash and expansion tanks condensateair vacuum and circulating pumps and radiators. Inspects tests cleans repairs and replaces steam traps condensate traps and steam system filters.
Performs troubleshooting on failed ormis installed steam traps repipes steam and condensate lines as needed and ensures proper condensate removal to maintain safe and efficient steam distribution.
Works from building plans blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out the routing placement pitch elevation pressure reduction expansion and operation of various piping systems and equipment.
Installs modifiesand repairs pressure piping systems by routing piping through various structural materials including concrete brick drywall plaster steel and wood.
Creates openings by drilling or cuttinginstalls hangers to ensure correct pitch and elevation and installs system components such asrisers flexible branches drains expansion joints roof drains pumps gauges and pressure regulators.
Ensures all components are properly configured to support system pressure and maintain safe efficient operation.
Work involves aspects of plumbing including installingmodifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems including air sewage water oil and gas lines and related fixtures such as water closets tubs fire sprinkler systems and showers. Installs equipment by planning and routing system connectionspositioning components at correct levels and assembling sealing and testing systems to ensure proper pressure leak-free joints and reliable operation.
Accurately estimates material requirements and provides immediate supervisor with material list to be ordered.
Maintains a clean shop environment.
Returns work sites to orderly and safe conditions upon completing tasks.
Discards or stores all debris trash and materials appropriately.
Supports and assists Plumbers as required and escorts contractors when requested.
Provides additional labor services including cleaning and snow removal.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Schedule: MF 7:00am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD10558A
Physical Requirements: Work involves frequent standing stooping kneeling working with hands overhead and using arm muscles for tightening connections for long periods of time and occasionally working in cramped awkward spaces. Lifts and handles objects weighing 50 pounds; often lifts and moves heavier objects with assistance of other workers lifting devices and aids. Frequently works from ladders scaffolds and elevated platforms.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Plumber
A specific length of training and experience is not required however 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 demonstrated you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the futies of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
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:
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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.
