Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/11/26
Applications Due: 03/25/26
Vacancy ID: 211418
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleTrades Specialist - Plumber/Steamfitter
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 Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Jefferson
Street Address Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
36560 State Route 12E
City Cape Vincent
StateNY
Zip Code13618
Job Specifics
Duties Description Perform journey level plumbing and steam-fitting work and frequently supervise others in the installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Minimum Qualifications TRADES SPECIALIST (PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER)/SG-12 (TC: 7120160) (SEE TRAINEE TITLES BELOW)
Minimum qualifications for non-competitive appointment: 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 class room 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 āCā or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training. (S 9/2020)
TRADES SPECIALIST (PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER) TRAINEE 1/NS (EQ to SG-9) (TC: 7120161)
Minimum qualifications for non-competitive appointment: Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math. (S 9/2020)
TRADES SPECIALIST (PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER) TRAINEE 2/NS (EQ to SG-11) (TC: 7120162)
Minimum qualifications for non-competitive appointment: Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Plumber and Steamfitter) Trainee 1; completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training; 144 hours of plumber and steamfitter trade-specific instruction; and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a āCā or better average in their coursework.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Heavenly Duerson, OA3 HR
Telephone 315-654-4100
Fax 315-654-1114
Email Address doccs.sm.capevincent.personnel@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
36560 State Route 12E
City Cape Vincent
State NY
Zip Code 13618
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