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Job Description

Overview

The Pipefitter position at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY involves modifying, maintaining, and repairing various high, medium, and low pressure piping systems.

Responsibilities

  • Inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, and repairing plumbing fixtures and systems.
  • Conducting preventive maintenance activities on steam fitting and plumbing equipment.
  • Making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems.
  • Applying accepted steam fitting and pipefitting trade methods and techniques.
  • Interpreting and applying building plans and blueprints.
  • Utilizing shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles.
  • Conducting repairs and installations using ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
  • Laying out and installing piping, risers, and flexible branches.
  • Testing systems and equipment for proper circulation, flow, pressure, and drainage.
  • Diagnosing plumbing system malfunctions and making appropriate repairs.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring positions.
  • Capability to handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Experience working from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms in hard-to-reach places.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm
  • Position Description Title/PD#: PD# 05930-A, Pipefitter
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