Pipefitter

Summary This position is in the Pipefitter Shop of Facility Management Service, located in the VA Loma Linda Health Care System (VALLHCS).

The Pipefitter repairs and maintains water, sewer, steam, natural gas, medical gas, and fire sprinkler systems; including : hot water heaters, regulating valves, fixtures, and back flow devices.

The Pipefitter is required to read blue Prints and read and interpret instructions, and specifications related to pipe fitting.

Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to : Repairing and maintaining water, sewer, steam, natural gas, medical gas, and fire sprinkler systems;

including : hot water heaters, regulating valves, fixtures, and back flow devices. Read blue Prints and read and interpret instructions, and specifications as related to pipe fitting.

Repair and installation of domestic water systems; fire sprinkler system piping; repair of valves, regulators, filter systems, toilets, sinks, and associated piping.

Performs plumbing and steam fitting work necessary in the installation of equipment. Assists with the installation / repair of mechanical pumping systems;

including, sump pumps, brine pumps, condensate pumps, and pulverizing systems. Have knowledge of medical gas systems. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Positions are intermittent with variable schedules Position Description Title / PD# : Pipefitter / PD11962A Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.

S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background / security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10 / 28 / 2024.

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 : Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Plumbing and Pipefitting Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

Physical Requirements : Incumbent must be able to lift and handle heavy objects that weigh up to 40 pounds while installing, repairing or assembling various pipefitting and plumbing fixtures, piping and equipment items.

Required to stand, crawl, stoop, kneel, climb on scaffolds, ladders, wet slippery surfaces, in cramped uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions : The incumbent will perform duties in a hospital environment, inside and outside the facility. Will also be required to work in utility tunnels, basements, and interstitial spaces while exposed to moving objects, sharp edges, with the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns and infections.

Will occasionally be required to work in areas of bad smells and chemical fumes. Work assignments will require varied personnel contacts and communications which will be conducted in a polite, respectful businesslike manner.

Harmony and cooperation within the unit is essential and expected. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.

e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.

For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.