Provides journeyman-level pipefitting services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing pressure piping systems, including steam, heating, generators, pumps, hydraulic systems, natural gas lines, compressed air systems, and sprinkler systems. Reads blueprints and layouts to ensure safe, leak-free, code-compliant piping installations.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing pressure piping systems for steam, heating, steam generators, heat exchangers, circulating pumps, water pumps, condensate and vacuum pumps, radiators, hydraulic systems, natural gas lines, flash and expansion tanks, compressed air systems, and sprinkler systems. Reads and follows blueprints, sketches, and building plans when planning and laying out piping systems.
Sizes and determines proper pitch, elevation, and placement of piping to ensure correct pressure, reduction, expansion, and safe operation of piping systems and related equipment. Routes piping installations and ensures installations are mechanically correct by selecting proper pipe strips, hangers, and performing routine cutting tasks. Joins, seals, and tests all piping joints to ensure leak-free performance and proper system operation.
Uses hand and power tools of the pipefitter trade, including pipe threaders, sewer augers, acetylene torches, drills, pipe cutters, wrenches, and other common tools, to complete installation and repair work safely and efficiently. Ensures all work complies with VA standards, safety requirements, and established trade practices.
Preferred Experience: Ability to diagnose system issues, perform corrective actions, and coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to minimize downtime. Knowledgeable in OSHA and VA safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper material handling for industrial environments. Extensive experience in commercial and industrial pipefitting, including installation, maintenance, and repair of complex piping systems.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Compressed Schedule: This position may be eligible for a Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6120 et seq. and Agency policy. Participation in CWS is voluntary, subject to supervisory approval, and may be approved after entrance on duty based on operational needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD10575A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $35.19 – $41.1/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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