Pipe Fitter (WG10) - USAG Alaska
Fort Greely, AK 99731
About the Job
Hiring incentives and relocation incentives are available.
Apply and see all the details here:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/816853300
The Application window closes on 13 November.
Join our team as a Pipefitter and use your knowledge of various high-pressure piping systems and equipment to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, incline, and elevation of systems and equipment. You'll have the opportunity to complete installations, modifications, and repairs with little to no check during their progress or upon completion. You'll test systems and equipment after completing work for proper circulation, flow pressure, and leak-free joints.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a respirator fitness card, asbestos certifications, and backflow certification card
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Ability to perform common Pipefitter tasks, including cutting, bending, assembling, and installing water pipe, fittings, and fixtures
- Ability to interpret drawings and understand blueprints
Physical Effort:
- The pipefitter makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places
- The pipefitter frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds
Working Conditions:
- The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy
- The pipefitter frequently works in arctic temperatures to -40 F on outside distribution lines
- The pipefitter is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad-smelling fumes are present
- There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions
- The pipefitter is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, infections, steam burns, and injury from hot lead, pipe cutting, and threading tools and machines
- Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones
- At times is required to wear protective clothing and equipment that may be confining, restrictive, and uncomfortable
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development programs
How You Will Be Evaluated:
- You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above
- Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement
To Apply:
- Submit your resume (limited to 5 pages) and any other supporting documents
- Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement
- Your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
Cover Letter, optional
Note: If you fail to provide the required documents, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pipefitter! Apply today!
About USAG Alaska:
USAG Alaska is a team of over 1000 civilian employees that keep the "cities" of Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, and Seward Military Resort running. Our diverse workforce provides the full spectrum of city services to include: community planning and development; public safety and law enforcement; airfield operations; utilities and infrastructure; parks, recreation facilities and programs; financial, accounting and auditing services; family and social services; and more.Who do we employee? If you have a passion we have a position! Here are some of the career that make up our team:Air Traffic Controller, Architect, Financial Counselor, Attorney, Auditor, Budget Analyst, Automotive Mechanic, Cartographer, Civil Engineer, Construction Project Inspector, Contract Performance Evaluator, Customer Service Representative, Detective, Drug Testing Technician, Education Counselor, Career Counselor, Electronics Technician, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Protection Specialist, Social Worker, Community Prevention Program Manager, Fire Protection Inspector, Firefighter, General Engineer, Information and Records Manager, Housing and Real Property Manager, Police Officer, Human Resources, Security Guard, Community Planner, Mechanical Engineer, Para-Legal, Physical Scientist, Public Affairs, Safety and Occupational Health, Strategic Planner, Workforce Development, and there's more! Child Care Providers, Boat Captains, Deck Hands, Hotel and Hospitality, Down Hill Ski Operations, Golf Course Operations, Bar and Restaurant Operations, Fitness Instructors of all Disciplines...There truly is a job for every career.
