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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/16/26

Applications Due07/27/26

Vacancy ID220077

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%

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

County Albany

Street Address University at Albany (Fire Safety)

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

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.

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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