Plumber

Summary

This position is in the Pipe Shop at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The Pipe Shop is responsible for the installation - modification - repair - and maintenance of plumbing and piping systems - including water - sewage - oil - and gas distribution systems - fire suppression systems - and medical gas systems. The incumbent installs - modifies - retrofits - repairs - maintains - and ensures the proper operation of these critical systems to support the facility's infrastructure and patient care areas.

This position is in the Pipe Shop at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The Pipe Shop is responsible for the installation - modification - repair - and maintenance of plumbing and piping systems - including water - sewage - oil - and gas distribution systems - fire suppression systems - and medical gas systems. The incumbent installs - modifies - retrofits - repairs - maintains - and ensures the proper operation of these critical systems to support the facility's infrastructure and patient care areas.

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/25/2026.

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.

Preferred Experience:

• 1. General plumbing experience
• 2. Able to estimate materials needed for job
• 3. Able to solder copper pipe.
• 4. Troubleshoot and repair domestic hot and cold water systems
• 5. Interpret blueprints
• 6. Experience working with fire suppression systems
• 7. Experience working on medical gas systems
• 8. Experience working on compressed building air systems

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
- Ameri Corps) 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:

Lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds - occasionally weighing up to 100 pounds. Bends - kneels -…