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USAJOBS · 12 hours ago

Pipefitter Leader

Los Angeles, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$37.28/hr - $43.51/hr

USAJOBS is part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeking a Pipefitter Leader for the Facilities Maintenance Section in Los Angeles. The primary purpose of the position is to perform and lead journeyman Pipefitting and Plumbing work, overseeing the installation and modification of various high-pressure piping systems and equipment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of a journeyman pipefitter, & has the ability to lead three or more workers to perform their duties

Applies knowledge of how various high-pressure piping systems and equipment, such as steam-heating, steam generation, and vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps, are installed and operate

The incumbent uses knowledge on how relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints, and other pressure supporting and controlling devices are installed and how they operate to control increases and decreases in pressure, flow, circulation, and expansion in the systems

Utilizes knowledge of how various plumbing, steam, and fire protection systems and equipment are installed and operate

Plans and lays-out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing systems and equipment

Reads and interprets building blueprints, shop drawings and technical specifications

Uses hand tools and test equipment such as: pipe threading machines, drain cleaning machines, various soldering torch types, grinders, drills and various hand tools pertaining to the pipefitting trade

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

PipefittingPlumbingBlueprint ReadingSupervisionTroubleshootingTechnical PracticesEquipment AssemblyMeasurementLayoutUseMaintain Tools

Required

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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

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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading), Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, Lead or Supervise, Measurement and Layout, Technical Practices, Troubleshooting, Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.