Pipefitter Supervisor

The Supervisory Pipefitter position is an integral part of the Facility Management Service (FMS) at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SG VHS). The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the Plumbing/Machine shop, a team comprised of a Maintenance Inspector, four Pipefitters, and two Industrial Equipment Mechanics who are responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of the medical center plumbing and mechanical systems, machine work, and emergency / generators.

Major duties

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Independently lays out work assignments and delegates tasks to team members based on expertise. Complete administrative tasks such as preparing memos, purchase orders, and maintaining inventory control records, using appropriate computer systems and software. Establish deadlines and priorities while remaining flexible with the ability to redirect workers on unanticipated projects or emergency repairs. Estimate for equipment and facility repairs and prepares and submits documents in the electronic contract management system. Ensure compliance with various regulatory standards (BOCA, NFPA, NEC, TJC) and maintains documentation of inspections and compliance checks. Participate in construction planning meetings and performs quality control inspections to verify contractor adherence to specifications and codes. Establish deadlines and priorities while remaining flexible with the ability to redirect workers on unanticipated projects or emergency repairs. Responsible for supply inventory control. Effectively plan, coordinate, communicate, and supervise complex maintenance and repair operations ensures the provision of a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Coordinates the work of all the trades under his/her direction, ensuring smooth workflow to minimize down time.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Supervisor/PD061200

Physical Requirements: All work is performed within a hospital setting. Incumbent must be physically able to stand, stoop, turn, crouch, and balance in difficult positions. The incumbent must be able to climb ladders, work in close physical spaces, and lift up to 60 pounds when necessary. The incumbent will be required to supervise from/on scaffolding high ladders, or rooftops outside in inclement weather including extreme heat and during hurricane alerts.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.