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Pipefitter

U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 11 days ago

On-site Buzzards Bay, MA $37.7 – $44/hr Apply by Jun 27, 2026 Pipefitting ISTP Trades
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a WG-4204-10, Pipefitter located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Logcom, Base Cape Cod, Facilities Engineering Department in Buzzards Bay, MA.

What You'll Do

  • You will serve as a Pipefitter and be responsible for the installation, modification, and repair of high-pressure piping systems, as well as conducting inspections of, and troubleshooting, various new and existing piping systems, and identifying irregularities and existing and/or potential problems.
  • Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
  • Typical work assignments include: Assembling, installing and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of steam heating, sanitary and storm drainage systems, and low-pressure air according to specifications and plumbing codes.
  • Installing and repairing commodes, lavatories, showers, water heaters, hot water tanks, water pumps, condensate pumps, sewer pumps, sludge pumps, sump pumps, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
  • Fabricating, installing, modifying, repairing, and testing of piping and tubing made from iron, steel, brass, copper, copper-nickel, stainless steel, and plastic, and a wide variety of low, medium, and high-pressure hoses.
  • Laying out projects, taking measurements, and making templates, jigs and fixtures.
  • Setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, installing regulating devices, and placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation.

Requirements

  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: -Social Security Number (SSN) -Date of Birth (DOB) -Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) -Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Key Requirements: -Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen.-Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
  • See www.sss.gov -A one-year probationary period may be required. - To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
  • To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
  • This position requires a Non-Sensitive clearance. -This is a Bargaining Unit position. - Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. - Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. -All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. - Occasional travel may be required.
  • The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
  • If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
  • This position does not have a positive education requirement.
  • If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • See Required Documents section for detail.
  • Are you qualifying based on education?

Benefits

  • DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 3384fde7-d3c7-412a-8290-9fddf35ac193

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