Pipefitter

The Pipefitter serves under the general supervision of the Crafts Shop Supervisor and will perform a variety of duties in the zone.

In this position you will:

• Perform preventative maintenance repairs and installations for many utility distribution systems.
• Install troubleshoot modify and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage water oil pneumatic and gas distribution systems water closets tubs flush valves sinks basins fire sprinkler systems and showers; also installs equipment such as steam heating steam generation and hydraulic systems steam generators flash and expansion tanks; condensate vacuum and circulating pumps and radiators.
• Use materials (such as aluminum copper iron nylon lead vinyl PVC and rubber) requiring a knowledge of their resistance to heat and acids their strength and resiliency and how to connect tubing made of different materials by using special fittings such as nylon to connect plastic and metal tubing.
• Operate all power and hand tools used in pipefitting drainage cleaning systems such as pipe bending threading grooving and cutting machines pneumatic caulking hammers; drain cleaning machines (mechanical and kinetic) electric hand drills and electric saws.

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt dust pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations seeOPMs website.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid State or District of Columbia drivers license. (Must upload a copy)
• Mustbe available to work late shifts weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.
• Selections will be made for both Washington D.C. and Suitland Md locations.

In order to be rated qualified an applicants overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead provide detailed descriptive information about your actual experience.

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; religious; 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.