Summary This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility in the Plumbing shop under the Maintenance and Operations Section in the Engineering Services. This job is open to • The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Videos Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Repair, adjust, maintain, and install all types of plumbing and steam fixtures and allied equipment for heating/cooling such as meters, valves, compressors, pumps, steam traps, grease traps, strainers, P.R.V., heating coils, etc. • Perform various new installations of plumbing and steam equipment from print reading, ordering materials, roughing-in to finished job. Install plumbing fixtures such as drinking fountains, lavatories, urinals, stools, sinks, etc. • Repair, install, and maintain pipe insulation made of fiberglass, cork, rubber, foam, or other standard types. • Repair, test, and install various types of piping systems including domestic water, steam, fire sprinkler system, air, oxygen, gas, vacuum, drainage, and other various hospital systems. This individual will be working with copper, steel, black iron pipe, various types of plastic pipe, and other types common to the plumbing/pipefitting trade. Pipe size can range from 1/8" to 12". • Repair and maintain zone heating, unit ventilating, heating, radiant and hot water circulating systems which includes piping, convectors, coils shutoff valves, traps, compressed air, circulating pumps, pneumatic temperature controls, and control valves and thermostats. • Repair, maintain, and install (which may entail complete overhaul of) fire pumps, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, hot and cold water circulating pumps and all piping connected to these pumps. • Maintain, repair, test, and install all outside plumbing which includes sanitary sewer, water, gas, and fire main systems. • Install, repair, and maintain various types of equipment such as dishwashers, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, autoclaves, incinerators, hot water generators, gas-fired equipment, solenoid valves, thermocouples, gas safety equipment, Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems, and various other medical center equipment. • Maintain a stock level of repair parts and supplies and is responsible for ordering of replacement parts and materials for assigned equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as lubricating, adjusting, clearing stoppages by mechanical or chemical means, repair valves by reseating and repacking, replacing steam traps or elements, cleaning grease, and plaster traps. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD50259A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Requirements Conditions of Employment • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job • Subject to a background/suitability investigation • May serve a probationary period • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) • Pre-employment physical required • This position requires the attainment and maintaining of a Med-Gas certification 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. Physical Requirements: The incumbent's tasks require standing, stooping, squatting, and kneeling in cramped positions for prolonged periods. He/She will be required to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding. He/She will lift and carry heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Working Conditions: The incumbent may work in various hot, dirty, dusty, wet, or otherwise unpleasant areas. In the performance of his/her duties he/she may be exposed to unpleasant odors, human waste, and other unpleasant materials that are flushed in the sanitary sewer system. He/She will be required to work in contaminated or sterile areas, and will be required to wear protective clothing and masks. There may be exposure to cuts, bruises, burns, contagious diseases, and inclement outdoor weather. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is 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. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. • Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received. • Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. • Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Documents Accepted: • Cover Letter • Performance Appraisal • Resume • Separation Notice (RIF) • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Documents Required: • Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applic...
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See More Details >>Join to apply for the Pipefitter role at VA Detroit 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Pipefitter role at VA Detroit Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Summary This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility in the Plumbing shop under the Maintenance and Operations Section in the Engineering Services. Summary This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility in the Plumbing shop under the Maintenance and Operations Section in the Engineering Services. Help Help Duties Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To • Repair, adjust, maintain, and install all types of plumbing and steam fixtures and allied equipment for heating/cooling such as meters, valves, compressors, pumps, steam traps, grease traps, strainers, P.R.V., heating coils, etc. • Perform various new installations of plumbing and steam equipment from print reading, ordering materials, roughing-in to finished job. Install plumbing fixtures such as drinking fountains, lavatories, urinals, stools, sinks, etc. • Repair, install, and maintain pipe insulation made of fiberglass, cork, rubber, foam, or other standard types. • Repair, test, and install various types of piping systems including domestic water, steam, fire sprinkler system, air, oxygen, gas, vacuum, drainage, and other various hospital systems. This individual will be working with copper, steel, black iron pipe, various types of plastic pipe, and other types common to the plumbing/pipe fitting trade. Pipe size can range from 1/8" to 12". • Repair and maintain zone heating, unit ventilating, heating, radiant and hot water circulating systems which includes piping, convectors, coils shutoff valves, traps, compressed air, circulating pumps, pneumatic temperature controls, and control valves and thermostats. • Repair, maintain, and install (which may entail complete overhaul of) fire pumps, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, hot and cold water circulating pumps and all piping connected to these pumps. • Maintain, repair, test, and install all outside plumbing which includes sanitary sewer, water, gas, and fire main systems. • Install, repair, and maintain various types of equipment such as dishwashers, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, autoclaves, incinerators, hot water generators, gas-fired equipment, solenoid valves, thermocouples, gas safety equipment, Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems, and various other medical center equipment. • Maintain a stock level of repair parts and supplies and is responsible for ordering of replacement parts and materials for assigned equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as lubricating, adjusting, clearing stoppages by mechanical or chemical means, repair valves by reseating and repacking, replacing steam traps or elements, cleaning grease, and plaster traps. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD50259A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job • Subject to a background/suitability investigation • May serve a probationary period • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) • Pre-employment physical required • This position requires the attainment and maintaining of a Med-Gas certification 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. 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See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Iowa City, IA, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship program that blends hands-on experience with comprehensive classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These apprenticeships generally span four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 12,846 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $51,055. In Iowa City, the average weekly wage is $626.75, with experienced professionals often earning over $60,000 annually. Aspiring pipefitters can find apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and various platforms, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
