Pipefitter

Summary The Pipefitter position is located at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY(VISN-2). This position, modifies, maintains and repairs a variety of high, medium and low pressure piping systems. Responsibilities Inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, repairing plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, medical compressed air systems, vacuum systems, oxygen systems and natural gas distribution systems. Making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems. Applying accepted steam fitting and pipefitting trade methods and techniques to solve issues that arise on site. Conducting preventive maintenance activities on steam fitting and plumbing equipment throughout a health care facility. Interpreting and apply building plans and blueprints. Utilizing shop mathematics and lay out such things as angles, arcs, and circles. Conducting repairs and installations by use of ladders, scaffoldin...