Pipefitter

Summary This position is located at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). It functions as a Journeyman Pipefitter within the Pipe Shop - Facilities Engineering Service, accomplishing trades and labor work. 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 applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. Evidence which demonstrates that 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 online 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 eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the job elements: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision; equipment assembly - installation - repair; interpret instructions - specifications (includes blueprint reading); measurement and layout; technical practices; 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, religious, 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. A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours 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: Employees may be exposed to toxic fumes, gases, and airborne particles in the performance of duties. This exposure may adversely affect pulmonary function. The wearing of a protective respirator that will reduce the possibility of pulmonary damage is mandatory when working in areas where toxic exposure is a possibility. OSHA requirements mandate that employees required to use a respirator not have a beard and pass a baseline pulmonary function test prior to use of a respirator. Work involves frequent standing, stooping, climbing, bending, and kneeling, and occasionally working in cramped awkward positions. Required to lift and handle objects weighing 50 pounds; often lifts and moves heavier objects with the assistance of other workers using lifting devices and aids such as movable tables or jacks. Work involves making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Work is done inside and outside. It is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. May be required to make repairs and installations outside in adverse weather conditions. Occasionally make repairs in areas where unpleasant odors are present. Subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, sprains, and strains from handling tools and installing equipment. Subject to burns from hot components and solder. Required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the tasks being performed. Duties Troubleshoots, repairs, and diagnoses problems with facility steam traps and heating control devices. Lays out and installs various kinds of pipe sections, fittings, risers, and flexible branches at the proper level and incline, and the hanging or laying of assemblies into position. Estimates necessary materials such as pipe or fittings and assemblies needed. Identifies and marks locations through which pipes will pass or be installed; works from mechanical drawings, specifications or manufacturing data and improvises/makes modifications to systems in compliance with all safety codes and regulations. Reports observed unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor or appropriate official. Participates in the asbestos abatement process to include small-scale removal (glove bag) or repair of asbestos-containing material in the performance of daily work only. Performs preventative maintenance on all types of steam fixtures, piping systems, back-flow preventors following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations. Records all preventive maintenance and repair work accomplished on steam traps. Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, changes component parts, writes necessary work orders and makes minor repairs as needed. Completes scheduled inspections and documents equipment deficiencies in properly prescribed methods. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm. Physical requirements: Employees may be exposed to toxic fumes, gases, and airborne particles; may be required to wear a protective respirator; lift and handle objects up to 50 pounds; work involve frequent standing, stooping, climbing, bending, and kneeling; work inside and outside; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs