Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, layouts, and routes steam piping systems and associated components from building plans, blueprints, codes and regulations.
- Plans, layouts, and routes water and drain piping systems and associated components from building plans, blueprints, codes and regulations, and the International Plumbing Code.
- Install, repair, test, and maintain specialty piping systems and equipment.
- Install and maintain pip insulation of fiberglass, molded magnesium, cork and rubber on steam piping systems.
- Inspects, adjusts, cleans, and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, waste lines, heat exchangers, convectors, water heaters, sterilizers, coils, and other similar equipment.
- Reads and interprets the International Plumbing Code, 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.
- Maintain a stock level of repair parts and supplies.
- Researching and ordering required equipment and parts.
- Interprets and applies building plans and blueprints to layout angles, arcs, and circles.
- Safely use hand tools, drills, motorized equipment, test equipment, temperature meters, pressure meters and gages along with other trade specific equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with the specific shift to be discussed during interviews.
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD23449A
Physical Requirements: Incumbent makes repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms to reach equipment in out of the way places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally lifts and carries items over 50 pounds. Work is inside and outside in hot, humid, or cold environments. It is usually dusty, dirty, and greasy. Bad smelling fumes are sometimes present.
Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, frequently exposed to the possibility of sometimes severe strains, cuts, burns, noise, eye damage, bruises and infection and is, therefore, required to use appropriate procedures and equipment available for personal protection. The incumbent may be required to work with asbestos contaminated materials and will, therefore, be required to use protective clothing and equipment to eliminate possible asbestos exposure. Incumbent is furnished personal protection equipment are required to perform the duties of the position.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- Other (1)
- Resume
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/03/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12751392.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.