Veterans Health Administration

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.
• Maintaining steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Conducting preventive maintenance on utility systems and applying accepted trade methods.
• Interpreting and applying building plans and blueprints.
• Utilizing shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles.
• Conducting repairs and installations in hard-to-reach places using ladders and scaffolding.
• Laying out and installing piping, risers, and flexible branches.
• Testing systems for proper circulation, flow, pressure, and drainage.
• Diagnosing plumbing system malfunctions and making necessary repairs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm
• Position Description Title/PD#: PD# 05930-A, Pipefitter
• Physical requirements include standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
• Employee may handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more.