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Job Description

Overview

The Pipefitter position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Hospital in Hines, IL, which is a complexity level 1a VHA facility. The role involves working with various types of pipes and fittings, from high pressure to low pressure steam, and is part of the Maintenance Section within the Engineering Service Line.

Responsibilities

  • Repair, adjust, maintain, and install all types of plumbing and steam fixtures and their allied equipment.
  • Perform new installations of plumbing and steam equipment from layout to finished job.
  • Repair, maintain, adjust, install, and improve all allied equipment for plumbing and heating.
  • Repair, install, and maintain pipe insulation of various materials.
  • Repair, test, and install various types of piping systems using different materials and joint methods.
  • Install, repair, and maintain various types of hospital equipment assigned to the Plumbing Shop.
  • Repair and maintain heating systems, including piping and circulating pumps.
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities.
  • Fit and install new hospital and laboratory plumbing fixtures.
  • Repair and maintain vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, and all connected piping.
  • Maintain stock levels of repair parts and supplies.
  • Order replacement parts and repair materials for the Plumbing Shop.
  • Maintain, repair, test, and install outside plumbing systems.
  • Install and repair gas-fired equipment assigned to the Plumbing Shop.
  • May be assigned to the steam production plant to perform various duties.

Requirements

  • Must meet all qualifications by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
  • Experience can include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work.
  • Physical ability to perform tasks requiring regular physical exertion.
  • Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (50lbs).
  • Visual acuity required for maintenance, repair, and inspection work.

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:00AM-3:30PM
  • Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD09722A
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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