Pipefitter

Summary

This position is located in the Facility Support Service, in the Maintenance and Repair Section of the El Paso VA. The primary purpose of this position is to perform in the capacity of a Pipefitter which includes responsibility for installation, modification, testing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, analyzing for defects, troubleshooting and elimination of malfunctions in all piping systems in the facility. The incumbent is responsible for routine and emergency maintenance and repair.

Duties

• MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent is a highly qualified journeyman pipe fitter responsible for the installation. modification. testing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, analyzing defects, troubleshooting and elimination of malfunctions in all the piping systems in the facility. These systems include the high- and low-pressure steam and condensate return systems, natural gas, medical gas systems, domestic and chilled water systems. waste and drainage systems and water-based fire suppression systems and all auxiliary equipment. Typical work assignments the performance of visual examination, operational test and verbal requests from the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. Incumbent maintains, modifies and repairs medical gas piping, outlets, fittings, manifolds and systems. Incumbent is certified as a medical gas pipping, outlets, fittings, manifolds, and systems. Incumbent is certified as a medical gas installer and maintains yearly recertification. Incumbent installs, maintains repairs and troubleshoots all plumbing fixtures, commercial and residential, to include toilets, urinals, sinks, lavatories, bathtub and showers, physiotherapy equipment, safety showers and eyewashes, bedpan sanitizers and digesters. Incumbent also installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all plumbing faucets and control valves. Incumbent maintains, repairs, replaces and installs sanitary and storm waste lines, vent tines and drainage lines. Incumbent assists other crats and trades diagnosing and repairing piping problems in the hospitals systems, such as with the air conditioning shop on heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and equipment to maintain proper climate control, and with the Utility Systems Repat/Operators and Maintenance Mechanics to make repairs to dietetic equipment. Incumbent repairs, replaces and installs piping, fittings, components and auxiliary equipment on these systems. Incumbent leaves job site and shop in clean, safe condition when finished. Material and debris are cleaned on an on-going basis during the job. Upon completion of the job the area is cleaned, swept and mopped as needed, and left ready for the housekeeping staff to do the final cleaning. Tools, equipment, chemicals and materials are secured in the work cart so that it poses no risk to patients, staff, employees and general public. Incumbent open and closes work orders to account for time, materials, materials costs and accomplished work. Materials used are recorded on the work order or PMI and then closed out. Incumbent insures adequate stock of materials through cooperation with the Generic Inventory Program (GIP) clerk. These administrative duties are accomplished daily. Incumbent maintains documentation of all inspections, repairs, work performed, vendor repairs, etc., as part of equipment histories, as required by the Preventative Maintenance Program. Incumbent determines if system is unreliable or unsafe to use and arranges to have defective equipment or system removed from service until repaired and provides temporary alternatives as needed. Incumbent works with other shops and sections when problem exceeds that shop's knowledge, capability or area of responsibility. Incumbent follows all applicable safety precautions required. Incumbent applies Lockout/Tag out (LOTO) procedures for all work requiring such precautions and logs action Into LOTO log maintained in Maintenance and Operation office. Incumbent accomplishes all work in workmanship like manner and to accepted trade standards. Incumbent keeps users affect by repairs updated on work and schedules all non- emergent repairs with the user to minimize outages impacts and provides temporary resources as needed and possible. Incumbent will be a licensed Backflow Repair Assembly Tester and will test all backflow prevention devices on stations on an annual basis. All backflow prevention devices that do not pass will be immediately taken out of service and repaired and retested. License is issued…

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.