Summary This position is located in the Plumbing Shop within the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) at both the Lyons Campus and the East Orange Campus oft he VA New Jersey Healthcare System. The position involves the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of high-temperature and high pressure piping systems such as steam heating and steam-generating systems. Responsibilities Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Make necessary repairs and maintenance to all steam related equipment such as, but not limited to, steam hot water heaters, high, medium and low presser reducing stations, steam regulator's, steam traps, condensate receivers' and pumps, steam coils, steam solenoids, steam magnatrol valves, steam mixing valves, steam generators, pilot valves, gages, and steam kettles. Repairs or re-pipe damaged steam lines, and condensate lines to systems up to 100 lbs. of steam pressure. Trained in confined space entry to make necessary repairs in steam pits, vaults and/or confined spaces involving overhead work. Fabricates, installs and repairs various @types of plumbing systems such as water distribution, pumped condensate return systems, air, gas, sanitary and oxygen systems. Performs routine maintenance and repairs. Cleans and unplugs drain stoppages in sanitary and storm sewers by use of plungers, augers, various size snake machines and the power jetting machine. Measures pipe and their required cuts, threads and reams. Perform various duties associated with using blueprints, charts and sketches to plan and layout the installation, maintenance and repair of high temperature, high pressure piping systems and their associated equipment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD1366-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/04/2026. 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 Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Frequently handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment weighting up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts or carries items in excess of that weight. Makes repairs and installations on systems and equipment that are in hard to reach areas. Work also requires climbing ladders when performing repairs or installing equipment. Incumbent is trained in confined space entry to make necessary repairs in steam pits, vaults and/or confined spaces involving overhead work. The job requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, crouching, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent is also required to work overhead for extended periods of time when required. Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package Education Additional Information 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. 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.
