Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) - SPIF

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 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 the 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 Heckscher State Park - SPIF

City East Islip

StateNY

Zip Code11730

Job Specifics

Duties Description Come build your future with the State of New York!

Under the supervision of a Supervising Plumber and Steamfitter or other higher-level supervisor, duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Repair, maintain, and install various plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, hot water appliances, etc.
• Maintenance of heating systems.
• Maintenance and repair of septic systems.
• Diagnose and repairs of existing oil and gas burners, hot water, hot air and steam systems.
• Perform installation of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) and testing of backflow preventers.
• Plan and lay out projects, including preparing materials lists and placing orders in compliance with NYS purchasing guidelines.
• Conduct inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements to supervisor.
• Assemble materials, tools and equipment required to complete the work according to plans, which include working from architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff as assigned in the use of small hand tools that are utilized in the maintenance of plumbing and heating systems, including any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies.
• Ability to utilize and train subordinate staff in the use of various trades-associated tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to supervise skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled work crews.
• Ability to lift, carry and move equipment and/or materials of different weights and sizes.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 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 Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Positions located within Suffolk County, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please submit your resume and Employment Application via email to: LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Plumber - SPIF" in the subject line. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

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