Pipefitter - Washington, United States - US Architect of the Capitol

US Architect of the Capitol

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Tours of duty for the position is: Monday - Friday - 4:00am to 12:30pm

Hours may change due to operational needs of Management.

This is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations.

Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.

The individual selected for this position will:
The selectee will perform pipefitting and welding duties.

Pipefitting Projects, Maintenance and Repair:

Utilizes the electronic Building Automation System (BAS) and related technology to install, monitor, diagnose, repair and maintain multifaceted, diverse vendor products as required to sustain the operations of the U.S.

Congress and preserve heritage assets, including moisture-controlled preservation requirements related to piping systems and outside irrigation systems.

Serves as an expert pipefitter and utilizes the BAS system to troubleshoot, start/stop systems, pumps, motors, verify operating parameters and make adjustments to meet building requirements.

Installs, troubleshoots and replaces faulty electronic Direct Digital Control Energy valves.

Performs maintenance repairs on all systems: steam, chilled water, and domestic water and heating.

Performs maintenance, repairs, installs and inspects steel, copper and Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) life safety sprinkler systems in multi-story historic buildings.

Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing high and low pressure steam lines, gas, air vacuum and water distribution systems, sanitary and storm sewers, sprinkler and chilled water systems, and other miscellaneous piping systems, and troubleshoots piping systems.

Identifies source and nature of system malfunctions. Uses diagnostic techniques to locate the problem.

Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and manufacturer's instructions.

Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Environmental Waste Management:

Uses knowledge of hazardous, universal waste management requirements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Selectees are required to obtain a Backflow Preventer certification.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You must be able to pass a drug test.
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate jobrelated elements.

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

A citizen of the United States;
A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States."

And:

Selectees are required to obtain a Backflow Preventer certification.

Qualifications:

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position.
Ability to do the work of a journey-level pipefitter without more than normal supervision.

WG Skilled worker for pipefitter skills and performs troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components.

WG-10- Journey-level pipefitter skills and performs troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components.

WG-11- Expert-level pipefitter skills and performs troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components.

Also must be able to perform duties of a welder in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and installation of Backflow Preventers.

Additional information:

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the
Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Probationary Period:

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.