Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/16/26
Applications Due: 07/27/26
Vacancy ID: 220077
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) (Fire Safety)
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 Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Thursday thru Monday, Pass Days: Tuesday/Wednesday
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Fire Safety)
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Trades Specialist (Plumber) in the Code Administration & Fire Safety within Facilities Management would perform journey level plumbing work and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of fire protection systems as well as heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems while meeting related NYS Uniform Code and NFPA standards.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Operational needs:
Able to work in compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations. Able to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, platform lifts, boom lifts, etc. Able to operate a variety of forklifts (OSHA certification provided after appointment). Able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and applicable building codes and regulations.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.
Possession and maintenance of or ability to obtain in the first 6 months of employment; NYS Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification
Possession and maintenance of or ability to obtain in the first 6 months of employment; NYS DOL Asbestos supervisor as well as inspector certifications.
Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202697
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below)
Address
Street 1400 Washington Avenue
UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202697
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