Plumber

Location: Jefferson Barracks

The Plumber position is located within the Facilities Management service of the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). Incumbent receives specific work assignments, written or verbal, and responsible for following each task through to completion. Incumbent periodically checks piping, valves, fittings, and other plumbing fixtures for defects in connection with the organization maintenance schedule.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

* Disassembles and repairs damaged sections or fabricates replaces, following specifications on defective parts.

* Directs or performs the assembling of lead pipe sections and fittings, and the hanging or laying of the assemblies into position.

* Estimates necessary materials, such as pipe, fittings, and fixtures needed.

* Locates and marks spots through which pipes are to pass.

* Works from blueprints or drawings.

* Improves new systems when needed.

* Places and connects sewage, water fixtures and facilities, such as hydrants water mains, water closets, lavatories, dishwashers, water pumps, vacuum pumps, and other dietetic equipment.

* Install and maintain special water systems, such as, reverse osmosis and deionized systems for special applications.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday-Friday

Position Description Title/PD#:
Plumber/PD07117A

Physical Requirements:

The tasks performed involve planning and layout, assembly and installation and the more skillful techniques of the trade, such as repacking valves, installing hot water heaters, repairing water pumps. Must be able to stoop, kneel, work with hands overhead, lift and use arm muscles tightening connections.

Duty Station:
Jefferson Barracks Division; however, the duty station may be changed to one of multiple locations within the VA St. Louis Health Care System based on the needs of the facility.