Pipefitter

Summary

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This position is located in Engineering Service at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI, a complexity level 1B facility. The Pipefitter will make safety and preventive maintenance inspections and repairs of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes; and Performing other related duties as assigned. The employee tests systems and equipment after completing work.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. ### Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Open to the Public (US Citizens). Position is on site at the Madison VA in Madison, WI. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Qualified applications will be forwarded to Hiring Managers upon request, based on the service needs. This process continues throughout the announcement period - when vacancies become available.

Duties

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Duties include and are not limited to

• Welding repairs and fabrication requiring the use of oxygen, acetylene, arc welding, and pipe welding.
• Inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, repairing, the following: plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, medical compressed air systems, vacuum systems, oxygen systems and natural gas distribution systems.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and manufacturers' specifications for installing and repairing equipment.
• Making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

The supervisor assigns work orally and through work orders, building plans, and blueprints. The employee tests systems and equipment after completing work. The supervisor ch...