Veterans Health Administration

Overview

The Pipefitter position at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY involves modifying, maintaining, and repairing various 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.
• Repair kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, and medical compressed air systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems.
• Apply steam fitting and pipefitting methods to solve on-site issues.
• Interpret and apply building plans and blueprints.
• Utilize shop mathematics for layout tasks.
• Conduct repairs and installations in hard-to-reach places.
• Test systems for proper circulation, flow, pressure, and drainage.
• Diagnose plumbing system malfunctions and make repairs or modifications.
• Perform 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, climbing, and working in tiring positions.
• Employee may handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier items.
• Work conditions are often dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly, with exposure to uncomfortable heat.