Journeyman Pipefitter

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Cetechs is seeking experienced Journeyman Pipefitters to support the Department of Veterans Affairs at the North Texas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. This position supports critical hospital infrastructure by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plumbing, steam, gas, medical gas, and mechanical piping systems within an active healthcare environment.

Position Summary

The Journeyman Pipefitter performs skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of:

Medical gas systems
Steam and condensate piping
Domestic water systems
Drain, waste and vent systems
Plumbing systems
Sterilizer equipment
Laundry equipment
Dietetic/kitchen equipment
Mechanical piping systems

Work is performed independently while coordinating daily assignments with VA personnel.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and institutional piping systems.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
Install and repair steam, gas, water, drainage, and medical gas piping.
Perform code-compliant installations and repairs.
Diagnose plumbing and mechanical system failures.
Complete daily work reports and timecards.
Report work status to the VA Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Follow all OSHA, NFPA, VA, and Joint Commission safety requirements.
Wear required PPE at all times.
Work safely in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, basements, rooftops, manholes, and other confined areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Active Texas Journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter License
Minimum 4 years of Journeyman Pipefitter experience
OSHA certification
Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings

Experience with:
- Commercial plumbing
- Steam systems
- Medical gas systems
- High-pressure piping
- Hospital or industrial facilities
Ability to lift, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces
Ability to pass a federal background investigation

Preferred

Previous VA, military, or hospital maintenance experience
Medical gas certification
Experience with preventive maintenance programs
Experience working in occupied healthcare facilities

Schedule

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
80 hours per pay period
Overtime may be available with advance approval

Federal holidays observed by the VA are generally non-working days.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an active hospital environment and includes work:

Indoors and outdoors
Mechanical rooms
Basements
Kitchens
Utility tunnels
Manholes
Around steam and hot water systems
Around medical gas systems

The role requires frequent standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and exposure to typical maintenance hazards while following strict safety procedures.

Required PPE

Employer-provided or employee-required PPE includes:

Steel-toe work boots
Long sleeve work shirts
Long pants
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Additional PPE as required by OSHA and VA safety standards

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