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This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA}, Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center {VAMC), in the Mechanical Section of Engineering Service. The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, and maintain the piping and plumbing systems throughout the medical center.
03/21/2025 to 04/02/2025
$31.41 - $36.65 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBTA-12715866-25-TDM
834024400
Applications will be accepted from current employees of the Richmond VA Medical Center only
Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam generating and distributing equipment and systems, steam heating radiators and systems, hydraulic and high-pressure, compressed air and gas equipment and systems, fiash and expansion tanks, etc. Plans pipe routes, equipment locations, methods of support and installation, material and tooling requirements for accomplishment of assigned jobs. Repairs, replaces and installs new expansion joints, pressure reducing valves, globe and gate valves, steam traps, gauges, thermometers and all types of fittings and joints involved with steam and high-pressure piping systems. Cuts pipe route openings, places hangers for proper pitch and elevations, cuts, threads and welds pipe and fittings, as needed, and seals around pipes and equipment where penetrations were made through walls, ceilings and floors, and installs pipe covering and other protective materials. Tests systems and equipment for proper pressure and leak-free joints. Incumbent works with all equipment and systems on station that are connected to steam or high-pressure gas, air and fluid sources.
Installs, repairs, maintains and adjusts plumbing systems and fixtures such as low-pressure piping systems, water closets, lavatories, sinks, dishwashers, laundry equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, sanitary and storm drain systems, pumps, water heaters and all other hospital equipment and systems that distribute and/or require connection to low-pressure water and/or gas sources. Incumbent is required to maintain and install all water distribution systems and waste systems.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12am
Telework: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD02756A
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement- As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. 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 exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12715866.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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