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 skills in plumbing and steam fitting 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.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on utility systems and equipment.
- Apply accepted steam fitting and pipefitting methods to resolve on-site issues.
- Interpret and apply building plans and blueprints.
- Utilize shop mathematics for layout of angles, arcs, and circles.
- Conduct repairs and installations in hard-to-reach places using ladders and scaffolding.
- Lay out and install piping, risers, and flexible branches at proper levels.
- Test systems for circulation, flow, pressure, leak-free joints, and drainage.
- Diagnose plumbing system malfunctions and perform necessary repairs.
Additional Information
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
- Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter / 13884-A