What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The position of Plumber is assigned to the Engineering Service, Maintenance and Operations Section, Operations Group, Plumbing Shop and is located at Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations Section.
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Duties
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Preferred Experience: The plumbing position requires a minimum of at least 4 years practical journeyman experience working with commercial plumbing systems to include working with mixing valves, bathroom fixtures, copper pipe and cast-iron piping systems. The incumbent should have applied experience in brazing and soldering copper pipe in confined spaces and have extensive experience with water testing, current plumbing code, utilizing plumbing equipment to include augers, snaking and jetting machines. Incumbent is required to be able to lift-up to 50 lbs. and is required to have a current Arizona State backflow preventer testing certifications or obtain within six months employment.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD13680A
Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and hard to reach places. This requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent is required to lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: The work is usually performed both inside and outside and are usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is sometimes required to work outside in harsh weather. The incumbent performs duties under all types of working conditions, such as climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and working from heights. This is often done in extremes of temperature, such as heat atop boilers or in cold refrigerated walk-in boxes. Occasionally, incumbent must make repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes, noxious gases are present; and is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones; and frequently exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infection.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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:
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
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 requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The position of Plumber is assigned to the Engineering Service, Maintenance and Operations Section, Operations Group, Plumbing Shop and is located at Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations Section.
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Duties
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Install, modify and repair new and existing utility, plumbing supply and disposal systems and equipment.
- Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operation of systems and equipment.
- Install, modify, and repair systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems.
- Route and place plumbing systems leading to the equipment, and hooking up testing equipment to conduct tests and repairs on backflow preventers systems.
- Preventive maintenance of domestic hot and cold-water systems in patient care areas for the control and prevention of the Legionella organism and scald prevention.
- Assess risk, monitor water quality and implement appropriate engineering controls to limit the growth of the Legionella organism.
- Sample, flush, monitor, log, and upkeep with documentation and record-keeping for Monthly Water Quality Reports to the facility Water Safety Committee.
Preferred Experience: The plumbing position requires a minimum of at least 4 years practical journeyman experience working with commercial plumbing systems to include working with mixing valves, bathroom fixtures, copper pipe and cast-iron piping systems. The incumbent should have applied experience in brazing and soldering copper pipe in confined spaces and have extensive experience with water testing, current plumbing code, utilizing plumbing equipment to include augers, snaking and jetting machines. Incumbent is required to be able to lift-up to 50 lbs. and is required to have a current Arizona State backflow preventer testing certifications or obtain within six months employment.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD13680A
Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and hard to reach places. This requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent is required to lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: The work is usually performed both inside and outside and are usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is sometimes required to work outside in harsh weather. The incumbent performs duties under all types of working conditions, such as climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and working from heights. This is often done in extremes of temperature, such as heat atop boilers or in cold refrigerated walk-in boxes. Occasionally, incumbent must make repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes, noxious gases are present; and is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones; and frequently exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infection.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Required to have a current Arizona State Backflow Prevention testing certification or obtain within the first six months of employment.
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:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Measurement and Layout
- Technical Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Without more than normal supervision
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
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 requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Read more
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