The selectee will function as a Pipefitter in the Construction section within the Facilities Management Service Line.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Installs and maintains complete plumbing systems including storm and sanitary sewers, septic systems, and various water, oxygen, air, gas, medical gas, nitrous oxide, fire lines, vacuum, and vent systems. Performs maintenance, major and minor, of limited electrical systems and all pumps. Performs mechanical repairs (e.g. valves, gears, etc.) to various types of equipment that is assigned to the Plumbing and Mechanical Shop.
Repairs and maintains pressurized domestic water pump station system. Installs and serves all types of flush valves, mixing valves, water meters, and demineralized water systems. Maintains adequate supply of tools, parts, and materials for routine maintenance, construction, and repair. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD84227A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable conditions. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding.
When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside of buildings, usually under well-lighted and safe, occasional adequate ventilated conditions. Exposure to high and low ambient temperatures, all weather types, drafts, equipment noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, and noxious fumes is common. Wearing of uncomfortable protective equipment and clothing is occasionally necessary. The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather.
The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, with inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation. The pipefitter is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation or harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools, and equipment. Discomfort is encountered when wearing protective clothing, gloves, and eye goggles.
Ashley.Coleman2@va.gov · 713-578-4018
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $29.35 – $34.2/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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