Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Location: Leeds

This Pipefitter position is located in the Facility Maintenance Service Line at the Central Western Mass VA Medical Center, located in Leeds MA under the HVAC & Mechanical Shop Supervisor. This position, modifies, maintains and repairs a variety of high, medium and low pressure piping systems.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

* Designing, inspecting, installing, modifying, repairing, and completing maintenance of compressed air systems, natural gas systems, high and low pressure steam systems, plumbing drain waste and vent systems and hot and cold domestic water systems.

* Using building plans, blueprints, sketches, and work orders to accomplish project work.

* Packing, adjusting, and repairing steam valves of various types.

* Repairing pipe leaks, clearing obstructions in piping, and making necessary adjustments for proper system operation as required.

* Operate grinders, pipe threading machines, oxygen/acetylene torches, hand tools, electric sewer augers, fans, pumps, welders, and other trade related tools and equipment.

* Works off ladders, scaffolds, and man lifts when needed to reach work areas.

* Supporting FMS management, engineering technicians, and project managers as the station pipe fitting/plumbing journeyman through design consultation, code consideration, and installation guideline support of plumbing and piping systems as required by the Uniform Plumbing Code, Manufacture's installation guides, industry engineering standards, and the needs of Facility Management Service.

* Inspecting the fabrication and installation of steam systems, plumbing systems, and high-pressure/high-purity pipe/medical gas systems as needed.

* Assisting engineers and other FMS professionals in responding to operational issues including troubleshooting problems of specialized piping systems to ensure the mission continuity.

* Carry out work assignments with minimal supervision that is, to install, repair, and replace hospital piping/plumbing and supporting systems including all pipe, fixtures, valves, and apparatuses used in the construction, repair and replacement of all water, waste, vent, air, hydraulic, gas, high pressure and low pressure steam, high purity medical gas/vacuum pipe systems and the fixtures and apparatuses they serve.

* Working with outside suppliers and vendors to ensure material markups are within industry standards, while also working to enhance VA vendor and contractor relationships.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, EST.

Position Description Title/PD#:
Pipefitter/PD00436A

Physical Requirements:

There is heavy lifting involved with this position. Assistance is usually available for the handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Incumbent can work in noisy, confined areas, and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces. Incumbent may receive minor cuts or abrasions while performing these duties. Work can also require long periods of standing or sitting depending on the work scheduled provided by the HVAC/Plumbing Shop Supervisor.