Summary This position is located at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI, (585) and is organizationally aligned under the Engineering Service line. The primary purpose for this position is to perform pipefitter and plumber duties. Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to: Plans, layouts, and routes steam piping systems and associated components from building plans, blueprints, codes and regulations. Plans, layouts, and routes water and drain piping systems and associated components from building plans, blueprints, codes and regulations, and the International Plumbing Code. Install, repair, test, and maintain specialty piping systems and equipment. Install and maintain pip insulation of fiberglass, molded magnesium, cork and rubber on steam piping systems. Inspects, adjusts, cleans, and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, waste lines, heat exchangers, convectors, water heaters, sterilizers, coils, and other similar equipment. Reads and interprets the International Plumbing Code, blueprints and manufacturers' specifications for installing and repairing equipment. Conducts safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes. Maintain a stock level of repair parts and supplies. Researching and ordering required equipment and parts. Interprets and applies building plans and blueprints to layout angles, arcs, and circles. Safely use hand tools, drills, motorized equipment, test equipment, temperature meters, pressure meters and gages along with other trade specific equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred Experience: Plumbing license from a state agency. Work Schedule: To be determined, typically Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, other shifts may be required for short durations. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD23449A Physical Requirements: Incumbent makes repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms to reach equipment in out of the way places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally lifts and carries items over 50 pounds. Work is inside and outside in hot, humid, or cold environments. It is usually dusty, dirty, and greasy. Bad smelling fumes are sometimes present. Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, frequently exposed to the possibility of sometimes severe strains, cuts, burns, noise, eye damage, bruises and infection and is, therefore, required to use appropriate procedures and equipment available for personal protection. The incumbent may be required to work with asbestos contaminated materials and will, therefore, be required to use protective clothing and equipment to eliminate possible asbestos exposure. Incumbent is furnished personal protection equipment are required to perform the duties of the position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, ect. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, ect. (includes blueprint reading) Knowledge of materials Use of measuring instruments Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Additional Information Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be request