Plumber

This position is located in the Facilities Management Branch at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. The position supports hospital operations by performing and assisting with plumbing work, including the installation, repair, and modification of water supply, sewage, and related utility systems essential to maintaining safe and reliable patient care facilities. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Repairs, installs, tests, modifies, and maintains a wide range of plumbing, water, sewage, hydronic, and utility systems and equipment, including water closets, tubs, showers, fire sprinkler systems, pumps, water heaters, furnaces, and related systems. Plans and performs plumbing installations by determining routing, placement, slope, materials, tools, and equipment; cuts, bends, assembles, and installs piping and fittings; fabricates components; interprets blueprints and sketches; and uses a variety of hand, power, cutting, brazing, and diagnostic tools. Assists in pipefitting, performs preventative maintenance, exercises valves, and/or assists other crafts personnel when not accomplishing the work above. Tests and inspects completed plumbing work for proper operation, flow, pressure, drainage, sanitation, and leaks; updates as-built drawings and inspection records; and ensures compliance with applicable agency requirements, national/state codes, and authority having jurisdiction. Modifies and assists with repairs with Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA)/IHS water main connection as needed.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

There are no education requirements.