Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

This position is located at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in the Facilities Management Service under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. The Pipefitter is a key position in maintaining the safe, uninterrupted use of the plumbing and steam systems throughout of the facility, which are very complex, potentially dangerous, and critically needed resources for the Medical Center.

The Pipefitter installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of high-pressure piping to include but not limited to steam distribution and heating systems, oil/natural gas, heat exchangers, and installs pipe insulation, condensate collection tanks and pumps, hot water heating devices, circulating pumps, radiators, pressure reducing valves, strainers, fire suppression systems, backflow prev enters, and steam traps.

The incumbent installs modify, maintains repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of plumbing systems to include but not limited to domestic water systems, drainage waste and vent systems, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, chlorine systems, hot water return systems, well pumps, circulators, back flow devices, relief valves, shut off valves, metering devices, mixing valves, hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and faucets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm

Position Description Title/PD#:
Pipefitter/PD06020A

Physical Requirements:

Incumbent is frequently subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous conditions. They must be in satisfactory physical and mental condition and always fit for duty. The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. They often work in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions.

The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 80 pounds. Incumbent must possess valid state driver's license

Working Conditions:

Exposed to a full array of weather conditions. Subject to danger of falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts. Exposed to dust/dirt. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Work is often dirty, dusty, and greasy. The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, cramped spaces, and bad weather conditions.

The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. They are subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable. The incumbent may be required to work overtime and subject to after hours call back in the event of emergencies or other events that affect the medical center's ability to operate.