Pipefitter

Job Title

Duties

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Duties are stated at the WG-11; this is a career ladder position requiring the employee to perform progressively more responsible duties and responsibilities on a gradual basis to develop journey level skills in Pipefitting to the WG-11.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize 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.
• Serve as expert pipefitter and utilize the BAS system to troubleshoot, start/stop systems, pumps, motors, verify operating parameters and make adjustments to meet building requirements.
• Utilize the BAS system to identify electronic faults in pumps and valves.
• Adjust electronically controlled Variable Frequency Drives and related Direct Digital Controls utilized on plumbing systems.
• Utilize Web TMA to create work orders, document labor hours and annotate the nature of the tasks or problems.
• Utilize Mobile TMA (I Phone) to scan equipment and identify defective parts to expedite procurement of replacement parts.
• Utilize BAS to access fountain equipment, identify fault locations and expedite repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot and replace faulty electronic Direct Digital Control Energy valves.
• Utilize BAS or vendor systems to adjust system temperatures and pressures to support AC operations on the secondary heating system, steam systems and make repairs as required.
• Perform maintenance repair on all systems: steam, chilled water, domestic water and heating, etc.
• Perform maintenance, repair, installation and inspection of steel, copper and Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) life safety sprinkler systems in multi-story, historic buildings.
• Install, modify and repair 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, other miscellaneous piping systems including technical equipment such as ventilation hoods, pumps and standard plumbing equipment, such as toilets, sinks, urinals, water heaters, fountains, drinking water systems, eye washes, safety showers, backflow preventers, etc.

Must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA and Office of compliance safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receive training to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Perform other related duties as assigned.

** This position is designated as "Emergency/Essential" and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions and other emergency situations.