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Plumber

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time plumber job with the VA Engineering Service at the Waco, Texas location of the Central Texas Health Care System. The plumber installs, repairs and changes water, sewer and drain systems. It is open to U.S. citizens only and is filled through direct hire, which means a faster hiring process.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited, under VA policy. Career transition applicants with priority rights may also apply.

What you would do

  • Repair water supply, sewage and drain systems and fixtures
  • Install valves, traps, unions and routing for plumbing and equipment
  • Read building plans and blueprints to find existing pipes and shutoff valves
  • Modify systems by tapping main lines and cutting openings
  • Test systems and make adjustments for flow, drainage and sanitation

Do you qualify for WG-9?

With experience: No specific length of experience is required, but you must show training or experience that gives you the skills to do the work. Describe your plumbing work in detail on your resume, including the dates and hours per week. The job is rated under the OPM Federal Wage System standards.

With education: This job does not have an education requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing your plumbing experience in detail, no more than two pages
  • Cover letter (optional but accepted)
  • Other documents such as a license or professional certification, if you have them
  • DD-214 only if you claim military service credit, as noted in the announcement

How you will be rated: Your application is first screened with a required online questionnaire. Qualified applicants are then rated on job skills such as equipment repair, blueprint reading, measurement, troubleshooting, and tool use. The agency will not assume experience that is not clearly written in your application, and applicants without required documents are found ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must clearly list your plumbing tasks, dates and hours per week
  • Answer the online questionnaire fully, since it screens applicants first
  • Submit your complete application package, including your resume, by 11:59 PM EST on 11/04/2026

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes more
  • Work from ladders, scaffolding and in tight spaces, sometimes outside in bad weather
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption required for health care personnel

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$28.00 – $33.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-9 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Waco, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Plumbing (4206)
Announcement
CAZM-13106139-27-KJH

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