Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Suffolk County

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $52356 to $63157 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address We are hiring at multiple state parks in Suffolk County!

City Suffolk County

StateNY

Zip Code11704

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in plumbing under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of ‘C’ or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing fixtures, septic systems, water fountains, and irrigation systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs heating systems, oil and gas burners, hot water, hot air and steam system.
• Plans, lays out and installs new plumbing fixtures according to applicable plumbing codes and regulations.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.
• Supervises and trains subordinate staff as assigned in the proper use of small hand tools, any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials that are utilized in the maintenance of plumbing and heating systems.
• Works from architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• May work weekends and various shifts, holidays and special events. Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.
• Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Possession of a Class A or B CDL is preferred.
• Ability to prepare job estimates, maintain inventory and stock control, and order shop supplies.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Follow appropriate safety standards.

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
Health Care Benefits:
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Parental / Family Leave

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) with the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Belmont Ave

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

Notes on ApplyingJoin our team! Come see why it's great to work for New York State Parks!

Please forward your resume to: Personnel Office, 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704 or to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please specify the title and work location you are interested in.

State Park Locations Include: Bayard Cutting Arboretum , Belmont Lake, Caleb Smith Preserve, Caumsett, Connetquot River, Heckscher, Montauk Complex, Nissequogue River, Orient Beach, Robert Moses, Captree, Sunken Meadow, and Wildwood.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.