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. The role requires a range of plumbing and steam fitting skills to ensure the proper functioning of utility systems within a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, clean, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Maintain steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, and medical compressed air systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems.
• Apply accepted steam fitting and pipefitting trade methods to solve on-site issues.
• Interpret and apply building plans and blueprints.
• Utilize shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles.
• Conduct repairs and installations in hard-to-reach places using ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
• Lay out and install piping, risers, and flexible branches at proper levels and inclines.
• Test systems and equipment for proper circulation, flow, pressure, leak-free joints, and drainage.
• Diagnose plumbing system malfunctions and make appropriate repairs or modifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter / 13884-A
• Physical requirements include standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Employee may handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional items weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Work conditions are often dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly, with frequent exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions.