Pipefitter

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Pipefitter (WG-4204-10) to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), at the 412 TW/OL-Plant 42/CEO at Air Force Plant 42 at Edwards Air Force Base. In this position you will install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial and domestic high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems, equipment, water distribution systems, and plumbing such as are present in natural gas, sanitary sewer lines, meter discharge stations, swimming pools, and remote utility systems. Perform the full range of journey level plumbing duties such as installing, repairing, and modifying water supply, sewage disposal, gas distribution, oil lines, and similar utility systems and equipment at the 412 TW/OL-Plant 42/CEO at Air Force Plant 42 at Edwards Air Force Base. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Palmdale, CA (Edwards, Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $32.87 – $38.29 per hour (includes locality) Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills: - 2 years of experience installing, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial and domestic high-temperature water and high-pressure piping system, equipment, water distribution systems, and plumbing desired. - 2 years of experience interpreting information in blueprints, charts, and sketches desired. - 2 years of experience inspecting piping systems, identifying irregularities and potential problems desired. Major Duties: - Plan and layout the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. - Modify, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial and domestic high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems, equipment, water distribution systems, and plumbing. Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance - This is a designated Drug Testing Position - Knowledge of high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as, steam heating, steam generation, and hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum, and circulating pumps, and radiators. - Knowledge of tactical technical practices to determine the need for modification and repairs. - Skills and troubleshooting/inspecting piping systems to identify irregularities and existing and/or potential problems and system malfunctions. - Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: - 11 Federal Holidays off per year - Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year - 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: - Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: - Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family - Flexible Spending Account - Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: - Family and Medical Leave Act - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: - Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities - Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. Federal Resume Tips: https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner. Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.