Pipefitter

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

Join the Navy's largest Commands as a Pipefitter! Maximize Naval Shore Readiness and strengthen our team. We are currently hiring for different skill levels and offer competitive benefits, retirement packages, paid leave, and other exciting opportunities. Contribute to strengthening the ForceReadiness of our Navy and protect our Nation. Apply now!

These positions are located at Naval Station Newport, RI.

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Journeymen Level I (WG-08): $23.49 to $27.33

Journeymen Level II (WG-10): $25.42 to $29.65

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• Immediate access to Healthcare /Full Benefits Package!
• Work-Life Balance
• 401K (with 5% matching)
• Pension Plan
• All Federal Holidays off, Sick Leave, and Annual Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account

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• You will install, modify, repair new/existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment; steam-heating, steam generation, and hydraulic systems; steam generators; flash and expansion tanks; condensate, vacuum, circulating pumps, and radiators.
• You will remove, clean, replace, pack, and seal defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems such as traps, sections of broken tile pipe, sewer lines, and leaking drains.
• You will install, maintain, and repair a variety of heating and air conditioning units to include: oil lines, air lines, water lines, steam lines, valves, pipes, flexible hose connections, or other related parts.
• You will trace system malfunctions and replace fixtures such as safety devices, heating elements, valves, strainers, coils, and other related minor controls.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR EACH LEVEL:

Journeymen Level I (WG-08):

• 2 yrs experience installing piping systems & equipment;
• Basic knowledge of buidling plans, blueprints, piping system layouts & installation;
• Basic skill & experience to install and repair high-pressure piping systems & equipment;
• Basic knowledge of transformers less than 600 volts;
• Experience working emergency calls and after hour call-backs;

NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your résumé to qualify at this level.

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Journeymen Level II (WG-10):

• 5 years’ installing piping systems & equipment;
• Working knowledge of buidling plans, blueprints, piping system layouts & installation;
• Journey-level skill & experience to independently install, modify, and repair high-pressure piping systems & equipment;
• Experience working emergency calls and after hour call-backs;

NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your résumé to qualify at this level.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4200.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Not Limited to):

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

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The Department of Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.43 - $29.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Pipefitting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person