Summary
The incumbent serves independently as a journeymen Plumber in the Facilities Management Service Line (FMSL), Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section, Preventive Maintenance Shop at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC).
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Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Installing and maintaining supply and disposal system and equipment such as: sewage, water, oil, gas distribution systems, hydrants, water fixtures, lavatories, showers, sinks, fire sprinkler systems, dishwashing machines, gas fueled cooking equipment, etc.
- Perform maintenance and repairs to building service systems, plumbing, gas, air, vacuum, oxygen and steam.
- Perform replacement and reseating of faucet washers, flush valves; repairs segments of piping by replacement due to wear and tear, unplugs major sewer stoppages, repacks valves, repairs steam traps, pressure regulator, and replace diaphragms in control valves.
- Perform maintenance and repair to personal, fixed and portable hospital equipment, such as steam sterilizers, autoclave, bedpan sterilizers, water sills, demineralizers, kitchen equipment of various types, dishwashers, food carts, steam pressure cookers, steam pots, gas griddles and bake ovens; repairs consists of replacing door gaskets, replacing door gaskets, solenoid valves, regulators, temperature control equipment, overhauling water pumps, bearings, motors, couplings and pumps replacement.
- Perform preventive maintenance by systematically checking assigned areas.
- Perform tasks in connection with the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
- Perform the full range of journeyman level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements.
- Installs, modifies, repairs, cleans, adjusts and maintains new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, hot water and steam generation, radiators, steam sterilizers, heat exchangers, hot water and condensate tanks.
- Installation, modification, troubleshooting, repair and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment with the electrical journeyman.
- Repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of industrial and domestic reach-in and walk-in refrigerators, cold storage and cold-room equipment; freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioning units and systems, ventilating systems and related equipment.
Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD03809A
Physical Requirements: Work frequently must be performed on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, ditches, or in hard-to-reach places requiring standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and generally working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment weighing 40 pounds or up to 75 pounds with assistance. Occasionally objects of heavier weights must be handled.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.
- A clean driving record report from the DMV is required for this position.
Qualifications
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Other (1)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Resume Requirement: Your resume must include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week.
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 06/20/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12434420.
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. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Agency Contact listed for this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA).
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.
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