Pipefitter

• Installs and repairs items on the above systems and equipment such as valves fittings traps fixtures drains etc.
• Works from building plans blueprints and sketches and oral orders to plan and lay out the routing placement pitch elevation pressure reductions expansions slope and proper operation of various piping systems and equipment.
• Maintains therapeutic swimming pool equipment such as heating and proper circulating of the water
• Places the equipment at the proper level and points in the system and joining sealing and testing systems and equipment for proper pressure leak-free joints and operation.

Work Schedule: Full-time Monday-Thursday 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm and Monday-Friday 7:30am -4:00pm (subject to change based on the needs of the agency)
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD06851A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installs from ladders scaffolding under buildings dark places manholes and above ceilings and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the employee to stand stoop bend knell climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles lifts carries and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds or more.

Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside and is subject to be dirty dusty and greasy. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad smelly places outside in cold and hot weather. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains cuts scrapes bruises burns and infections. Works with high medium and low pressure steam hot water contaminated sewage and potential electrical hazards.

• 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.

Drivers License: A current valid state-issued Drivers License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested you will be required to provide a copy of your current valid state-issued Drivers License.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/13/2026.

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:

• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Meet deadlines
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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.

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