Review Vacancy
TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) (Fire Safety)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation Thursday thru Monday, Pass Days: Tuesday/Wednesday
Workday
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.
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