Pipefitter - Wilmington, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
US Veterans Health Administration
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Wilmington, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • This position requires knowledge of how various highpressure piping systems and equipment, such as steam heat, steam generation, and vacuum systems, radiators and circulating pumps are installed and operate
  • A knowledge of how various supply, disposal, utility systems and equipment such as water and gas systems, fire sprinkler equipment, and water closets are installed and operate.
  • Responsible to plan and layout the installation, modification and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. Must be able to layout and install various kinds of piping, risers and flexible branches at the proper level and incline; determine the placement and elevation to install steam generators, vacuum and condensate pumps, and radiators
  • This position requires skill in the use of tools and equipment such as sliding squares, measuring tapes, dividers, chalk lines, plumb bobs, templates, star drills, grinders, flanges, hand and power pipe threaders and cutters, and pipe wrenches.

Work Schedule:
Monday

  • Friday 8:00 A.M.
4:30 P.M.


Position Description Title/PD#:
Pipefitter/PD01857A


Physical Requirements:

The pipefitters make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places.

This requires the pipefitters to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

The employee will frequently handle, lift, carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally items that may weigh more than 50 pounds.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications:


To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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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.
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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 mínimal 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:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Building and Construction
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Competence
  • 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.
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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.


Education:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.


Additional information:

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,
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