Pipefitter

Summary

This position serves as a Pipefitter, WG-4204-10, within the Facilities Management Service, Engineering Section, at the Gainesville Division. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the plumbing systems throughout the facility.

Duties

• Include but are not limited to: Work collaboratively to ensure all maintenance and repair tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Demonstrate a high degree of skill in the pipefitting trade, ensuring all work meets high standards of workmanship and cleanliness. Prepare requests for materials and supplies necessary for completing tasks. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment. Assist other trades within the Maintenance and Repair section on tasks assigned by the Plumbing Shop Supervisor. Ensure compliance with trade standards and quality requirements. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD00291A Physical Requirements: Frequently works from ladders, scaffolding, and hydraulic work platforms, often in cramped and dirty locations that require physical agility and prolonged physical effort. The work involves prolonged crouching, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting and carrying of items over 50 pounds.

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.