Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

The incumbent is employed as a journeyman pipefitter at the two-division GM&S VA Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. Normally, incumbent is assigned to one division, but is subject to work at the other division at any given time if the need arises. The purpose of the pipe fitter position is to maintain all piping systems, sanitary sewers, sewage pump stations reservoirs, etc.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 15th, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st and 15th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

* Maintain and install all types of fixtures and piping systems throughout this installation.

* Responsible for the piping and installation of the following types of equipment:
Heating system, sterilizers, dietetic, toilet fixtures, showers, mixing valves, dental and therapy equipment, laboratory, etc. The type of piping systems include hot and cold water, high, medium, and low pressure steam gas, air oxygen, and sanitary sewers.

* Maintenance work includes servicing and repairing the above stated equipment so that it stays in good operating condition. This includes seals in pumps, trap elements, washers, packing, greasing, replacement of worn or missing parts, adjusting and installing automatic air, water, and steam valves, regulators, etc. Incumbent also unstop all drain lines.

* Responsible for submitting to supervisor a list of parts and materials that are required, and to keep a check on stock levels. Incumbent also assists supervisor in surveying new jobs and making recommendation as to the method of installation and material needed.

* Performs preventative maintenance inspections, and follow-up work as required by current performance standards. Incumbent must follow computerized schedules and outlines inspection points to be covered. Also, does minor maintenance and repair while inspecting, and reports to supervisor any additional work that need to be done.

* Assist employed of allied trades(plumbers, steamfitters, A/C mechanics, electricians, and general mechanics) whenever their workload demands assistance, and incumbent's workload permits accomplishment of extra work in additional to normal duties.

* Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Position Description Title/PD#:
Pipefitter/PD05106A

Physical Requirements:

The incumbent, as a pipefitter, is required to work in extremely cold and hot, humid areas and cramped positions for long periods of time. There are times when incumbent will also be called upon to install large size steam water lines which are heavy and extremely hard to handle, and which will impose a physical demand upon the individual.