Pipefitter

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Layout pipe thread rough-in and finish bathroom rough-in and finish kitchen;
• Conducts minor welding repairs and fabrication requiring the use of oxygen acetylene arc welding and pipe welding;
• Inspects adjusts cleans and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems steam operated equipment heating and water systems waste lines kitchen and laundry equipment air compressors medical compressed air systems vacuum systems oxygen systems and natural gas distribution systems;
• Reads and interprets blueprints and manufacturers specifications for installing and repairing equipment;
• Conducts safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes;
• Interprets and applies building plans and blueprints to layout angles arcs and circles;
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as sliding squares measuring tapes dividers and chalk lines;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm PST
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD12049O

Physical Requirements: Employee will make repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Employee will be standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Employee will frequently handle lift carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 is done inside and outside and is usually dirty dusty greasy and smelly. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. The employee is exposed to the possibility of strains cuts scrapes bruises burns and infections. The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken may be required to work in areas that have asbestos containing materials and will therefore be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators and other equipment to prevent possible asbestos exposure. You will be responsible for completing respirator training fit testing and training in the proper use and maintenance of general PPE.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; including Resume Transcripts etc. is 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 ( 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.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 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.

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:

• Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• 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.