Pipefitter, Sr. jobs in Eau Claire, WI

Duties

Duties include:

• Works on preventive maintenance, repair and installation of all types of plumbing, steam heating fixtures and their allied equipment. Has knowledge and ability to maintain, repair, and install traps (float, thermostatic; inverted bucket, pulse, bimetallic, and other types); proper application in steam heating system is critical; control valves (pneumatic, thermal, bimetallic, and other types); pressure reducing regulators and pilot regulators; pressure equalizing, pneumatic, and thermal expansion sensors.
• Must know design application for different type systems or contact consultant type person in this field (supervisor). Such systems include condensate return pumps (positive displacement), centrifugal type vertical or horizontal, related couplers, mounts, bearings, seals, and impellers. Works on wall recessed radiators, unit heater (vertical and horizontal), convector, *forced draft heater, and all. related type thermostatic controls, pneumatic controlled heat exchangers (steam/heating water) for domestic dishwashers, and hydronic heating. Also works on related appurtenance, vacuum release, relief valves, (critical) proper application to heating system or domestic, expansion joints, types packing and lubrication. Hydronic heating system: pump circulating, centrifugal, horizontal, and vertical related couplers, etc.
• Trouble shoots heating systems. Shall know the theory and principles: Why and how the heat is generated: Where location is being treated: What each component of the heating system does and how to repair it.Work includes installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of the visible water, air, gas, and sewer lines.
• Maintain and repair laundry, dietetic, and other equipment such as deep well pumps, water heaters, bathtubs, lavatories, sinks, therapeutic bath, circulating pumps, etc. To accomplish. work must be able to do arc and acetylene welding and use other tools common to the trade. Maintains, repairs, tests, and installs all outside plumbing which includes sanitary sewer, water, gas, fire main, and underground sprinkler systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12329521.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Joseph Tourek

  Email

  JOSEPH.TOUREK@VA.GOV

  Address

  Tomah VA Medical Center
  500 East Veterans Street
  Tomah, WI 54660
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.