This position installs and maintains high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems, utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings/equipment, and insulating materials/properties.. This position also installs or replaces old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair, installation or maintenance work. This position is located at the new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa.
Duties include but are not limited to the following tasks: Utilizes thorough knowledge of high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems, utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings and equipment, and insulating materials/properties, the position is established to install, maintain and repair high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems; install, modify and repair utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment and install or replace old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair, installation or maintenance work.
Installs/modifies and repairs new and existing high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as nitrogen, oxygen, steam heating, steam generation, hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum/circulating pumps, and radiators.
Installs/modifies, and repairs systems by setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation, determining, and installing risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators in combinations needed to support system pressures and to ensure proper system operations.
Installs/modify, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
Installs/modify, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper system operation. Installs equipment by completing routing and placement of systems leading to equipment, seating, hooking up, and testing equipment.
Ability to plan and lay out various plumbing system equipment installations and modifications, such as gas and water line routings, openings, slants; location / arrangement of water closets, sinks, and fire sprinkler equipment. Work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks; supervisor checks overall work for adequacy, accuracy, appearance, and compliance with accepted trade standards, practices, and regulatory code requirements.
Plans and lays out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and various operation piping systems and equipment. Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints; use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles. Is responsible for use and safekeeping of tools, materials, and equipment.
Skill in use of pipefitting and plumbing tools and equipment, such as sliding squares, measuring tapes, divides, chalk lines, plumb bobs, templates, star drills, grinders, flanges, hand and power tools, pipe wrenches, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, lead pots, and stapling machines.
Skill in pipefitting and plumbing trade methods and techniques, such as joint and valve sizes; aligning pipes, valves, fittings, and joints; installing braces and supports; install combinations involving couplings, unions, and joints; and wipe or pour lead joints and seating equipment.
The work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks; supervisor checks overall work for adequacy, accuracy, appearance, and compliance with accepted trade standards, practices, and regulatory code requirements. The work requires the Incumbent to plan and lay out work; plan work sequences; selects tools and materials or equipment; determine work methods and techniques and accomplishes assigned task in accordance with accepted trade practices.
Independently accomplishes work assignments by interpreting information and determining nature/extent of maintenance, installation, or repair required. Ability to measure insulation dimensions for pipes and valves; cut, form, and install insulating materials on items with bends, slopes, angles, cylindrical surfaces, or curves; fill cracks or smooth rough spots with mud and trowel and apply the cloth to cover insulation to complete installations.
Work Schedule: 12noon-8:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD14253A Physical Requirements: Work requires light to moderately heavy physical effort (10-60 lbs.) while lifting, transporting, carrying, pulling, moving, handling, or setting up ladders, scaffolding, materials, tools, and equipment. Repairs, installations, and maintenance work require kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, walking, and standing for long periods.
Works from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, ground level, or hard to reach places requiring climbing ladders, reaching over and under while in cramped, awkward, tiring, or uncomfortable positions. Uses hand, eye, leg, and body coordination while performing assigned task.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $29.33 – $34.19/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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