Veterans Health Administration

Overview

The Pipefitter position involves modifying, maintaining, and repairing various high, medium, and low pressure piping systems. This role requires journeyman-level skills in mechanical systems maintenance and installation, including steam heat, chilled water, and medical gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair plumbing systems and utility, supply, and disposal systems.
• Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out systems.
• Use tools such as plumb bobs, pipe threading machines, and hydrostatic pumps.
• Install plumbing systems by locating and tapping main lines and placing hangers.
• Determine and install valves, traps, and unions for proper system operation.
• Modify plumbing systems and make adjustments for proper operation.
• Maintain large centrifugal chilled water compressors and air handling equipment.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of various air conditioning equipment.
• Install and repair high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for piping systems.
• Replace sections of pipe and repair steam traps and valves.
• Test systems for proper operation and troubleshoot leaks.
• Perform safety and preventive maintenance inspections.

Requirements

• Journeyman-level skill in mechanical systems maintenance and installation.
• Experience with steam heat, chilled water, and medical gas systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Skilled in using various plumbing tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
• Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter / 13884-A.
• Physical requirements include standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing.