Veterans Health Administration

Overview

The Pipefitter position involves installing, modifying, and repairing various utility and disposal systems, including high-pressure piping, steam heating, and water distribution systems. The role requires interpreting blueprints, performing installations, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Interprets verbal and written instructions.
• Reads building utility blueprints to identify system components.
• Plans and lays out work using blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
• Installs and repairs valves, fittings, traps, fixtures, and drains.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lockout tag out procedures and operating systems.
• Joins, seals, and tests systems for proper pressure and leak-free operation.
• Establishes phasing sequences for installation and coordinates projects.
• Locates piping behind walls, under floors, and above ceilings.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and tiles pipe for installations.
• Installs and repairs fiberglass HVAC piping and related components.
• Determines methods and materials for installations.
• Makes material and parts requests for jobs and stock items.
• Applies knowledge of steam heating systems for troubleshooting.
• Runs supply lines for gas, air, or water with proper connections.
• Addresses scheduled service and general plumbing needs.

Requirements

Benefits

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency)
• Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD06851A
• Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized