Pipefitter
The pipefitter installs, modifies, maintains and repairs a variety of high, medium and low pressure piping systems such as steam distribution and heating systems, oil, medical gases and vacuum, and potable water systems throughout the medical center complex. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Installs a wide-range of trade equipment (including pipe insulation, condensate collection tanks and pumps, hot water heating devices, circulating pumps, radiators and other heating devices, a variety of plumbing fixtures, food service equipment and control devices);
- Installs, repairs and tests fire protection sprinkler systems;
- Plans and lays out piping system routing, equipment placement, and elevation (when applicable,) proper pitch, fittings and accessories required;
- Sets up piping routing and locates and cuts openings through obstacles;
- Performs soldering, brazing, silver soldering and welding when repairing and installing piping and fixtures;
- Operates a wide-range of trade items (such as relief valves, check valves, pressure reducing valves, shut-off valves, expansion joints and similar devices and how these items control flow, pressure, circulation, and expansion within these systems);
- Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs a variety of high, medium, and low-pressure piping systems (including steam distribution and heating systems, oil, medical gases and vacuum, and potable water systems); and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
- This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.
- This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
The Pipefitter position is within the Facilities Management Services at the Providence VA Healthcare Center, located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a permanent, full-time position at 40 hours per week.