Plumber
- Full Time, onsite
- United States Army Installation Management Command
- Fort Leavenworth, United States of America
$ 18 - $ 42 / month
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- Performs installation, replacement, modification, preventive maintenance and repair on variety of plumbing systems.
- Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall of systems and equipment.
- Operate tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers etc.
- Determines and installs coupling, valves, traps, and unions needed for the proper operation of systems.
- Makes periodic visual inspections on mechanical piping system.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Occasional TDY travel may be required.
- This position requires a Pre-Employment Physical Examination.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position may require the wear of mask and protective clothing to reduce the risk of illness.
- This position may require incumbent to work an on-call work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- This position may be designated as essential during inclement weather.
Qualifications
**** This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization . ****
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Plumber duties. I am skilled in the installation, operation, testing, and repair of plumbing systems and their components such as water distribution, wastewater (sewage) treatment, well systems, non-potable water systems, fire protection systems, Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities (TVWF), and swimming pools. I work from blueprints, building plans, and similar water/gas utility system instructions and diagrams. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort: Work involves considerable standing, stooping and bending. The employee is required to work on ladders and scaffolds which frequently involve working in uncomfortable or awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Plumber duties. I am skilled in the installation, operation, testing, and repair of plumbing systems and their components such as water distribution, wastewater (sewage) treatment, well systems, non-potable water systems, fire protection systems, Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities (TVWF), and swimming pools. I work from blueprints, building plans, and similar water/gas utility system instructions and diagrams. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort: Work involves considerable standing, stooping and bending. The employee is required to work on ladders and scaffolds which frequently involve working in uncomfortable or awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. The employee is exposed to mud and water, and is subject to infection from unsanitary work sites. Injury may occur from use of power and hand tools and occasional use of caustic soda and hot lead.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet thequalification requirement using Skills and Ability alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- This is a(n)Installations Career Field (CF) position.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
- Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
- You can visit the following website to find the wage amounts based on wage area,
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Occasional TDY travel may be required.
- This position requires a Pre-Employment Physical Examination.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position may require the wear of mask and protective clothing to reduce the risk of illness.
- This position may require incumbent to work an on-call work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- This position may be designated as essential during inclement weather.
Qualifications
**** This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization . ****
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Plumber duties. I am skilled in the installation, operation, testing, and repair of plumbing systems and their components such as water distribution, wastewater (sewage) treatment, well systems, non-potable water systems, fire protection systems, Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities (TVWF), and swimming pools. I work from blueprints, building plans, and similar water/gas utility system instructions and diagrams. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort: Work involves considerable standing, stooping and bending. The employee is required to work on ladders and scaffolds which frequently involve working in uncomfortable or awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Plumber duties. I am skilled in the installation, operation, testing, and repair of plumbing systems and their components such as water distribution, wastewater (sewage) treatment, well systems, non-potable water systems, fire protection systems, Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities (TVWF), and swimming pools. I work from blueprints, building plans, and similar water/gas utility system instructions and diagrams. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort: Work involves considerable standing, stooping and bending. The employee is required to work on ladders and scaffolds which frequently involve working in uncomfortable or awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. The employee is exposed to mud and water, and is subject to infection from unsanitary work sites. Injury may occur from use of power and hand tools and occasional use of caustic soda and hot lead.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet thequalification requirement using Skills and Ability alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- This is a(n)Installations Career Field (CF) position.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
- Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
- You can visit the following website to find the wage amounts based on wage area,