Veterans Health Administration

Overview

This position is located in the Plumbing Shop within the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) at both the Lyons Campus and the East Orange Campus of the VA New Jersey Healthcare System. The role involves the installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of high-temperature and high-pressure piping systems, particularly steam heating and steam-generating systems.

Responsibilities

• Make necessary repairs and maintenance to all steam-related equipment.
• Repair or re-pipe damaged steam lines and condensate lines to systems up to 100 lbs. of steam pressure.
• Fabricate, install, and repair various types of plumbing systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Clean and unplug drain stoppages in sanitary and storm sewers.
• Measure pipe and their required cuts, threads, and reams.
• Use blueprints, charts, and sketches to plan and layout installations and repairs.

Requirements

• Trained in confined space entry.
• Ability to handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hard to reach areas.
• Ability to climb ladders when performing repairs or installations.
• Ability to work overhead for extended periods.

Benefits

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
• Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD1366-A.