Pipefitter jobs in District of Columbia
Pipefitter assembles and repairs pipe systems of various shapes, sizes, and pressures. Ensures proper placement, alignment, and operation according to blueprints and instructions. Being a Pipefitter requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Pipefitter works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Pipefitter
- USAJOBS
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
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Duties
Tours of duty for the position is: Monday - Friday - 4:00am to 12:30pm
Hours may change due to operational needs of Management.
This is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations.
Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.
The Individual Selected For This Position Will
The selectee will perform pipefitting and welding duties.
Pipefitting Projects, Maintenance And Repair
Utilizes the electronic Building Automation System (BAS) and related technology to install, monitor, diagnose, repair and maintain multifaceted, diverse vendor products as required to sustain the operations of the U.S. Congress and preserve heritage assets, including moisture-controlled preservation requirements related to piping systems and outside irrigation systems.
Serves as an expert pipefitter and utilizes the BAS system to troubleshoot, start/stop systems, pumps, motors, verify operating parameters and make adjustments to meet building requirements.
Installs, troubleshoots and replaces faulty electronic Direct Digital Control Energy valves.
Performs maintenance repairs on all systems: steam, chilled water, and domestic water and heating.
Performs maintenance, repairs, installs and inspects steel, copper and Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) life safety sprinkler systems in multi-story historic buildings.
Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing high and low pressure steam lines, gas, air vacuum and water distribution systems, sanitary and storm sewers, sprinkler and chilled water systems, and other miscellaneous piping systems, and troubleshoots piping systems.
Identifies source and nature of system malfunctions. Uses diagnostic techniques to locate the problem.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and manufacturer's instructions.
Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
Environmental Waste Management
Uses knowledge of hazardous, universal waste management requirements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Requirements
Selectees are required to obtain a Backflow Preventer certification.
Conditions of Employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States."
Selectees are required to obtain a Backflow Preventer certification.
Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position.
Ability to do the work of a journey-level pipefitter without more than normal supervision.
WG-8 - Skilled worker for pipefitter skills and performs troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components.
WG-10- Journey-level pipefitter skills and performs troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components.
WG-11- Expert-level pipefitter skills and performs troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components.
Also must be able to perform duties of a welder in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and installation of Backflow Preventers.
Additional Information
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6 .
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol. - 5 Days Ago
Industrial Pipefitter
- MD
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Washington Metro AreaNeed Pipefitters with 6 years of commercial or industrial pipe fitting experience.Medical Gas Installation Certification is a plus!Please make sure your resume is up to date with ...
- 17 Days Ago
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Pipefitter
- Chenega Corporation
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Ft. Wainwright, AK
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Pipefitter
- Trillium Staffing
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La Verne, CA
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Pipefitter
- Triple J Plumbing and Utility
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New Castle, IN
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- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pipefitter A
- Cajun Industries
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Baton Rouge, LA
- More information about this job: Overview The Pipefitter will have knowledge of test piping systems, oxygen and acetylen...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pipefitter
- Optimized Process Designs LLC
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Baytown, TX
- Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pipefitter
- Owl
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Raleigh, NC
- Who We Are OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercia...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pipefitter
- RQ Construction
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Norfolk, VA
- 48.20-50.00 per hour Prevailing Wage | Norfolk, VA, USA | Hourly | Full Time Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading pl...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pipefitter
- Brown & Root
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Pasadena, TX
- Job Description Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical. SUMMARY Lay...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
About District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Pipefitter jobs
$48,075 to $70,520
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