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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) - Long Island Regional Maintenance

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%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview. (May vary and include weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.

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

County Suffolk

Street Address Regional Park Maintenance (Belmont Lake State Park)

City North Babylon

StateNY

Zip Code11703

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Trades Supervisor (Plumber & Steamfitter) or other higher-level personnel, the Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) duties include, but are not limited to:
• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing fixtures, septic systems, water fountains, and irrigation systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs heating systems, oil and gas burners, hot water, hot air and steam systems.
• Plans, lays out and installs new plumbing fixtures according to applicable plumbing codes and regulations.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.
• Supervises and trains subordinate staff as assigned in the proper use of small hand tools, any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials that are utilized in the maintenance of plumbing and heating systems.
• Works from architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Performs winterization and closing down of plumbing systems.
• Conducts inspections of assigned areas for safety hazards and corrects problems where possible.
• Performs installation of RPZ and testing of backflow preventers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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 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 ‘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 OPERATING NEEDS:
• Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to prepare job estimates, maintain inventory and stock control, and order shop supplies.
• Ability to utilize and train staff in the use of various tools and testing equipment, as well as supervise skilled, and semi-skilled and unskilled work crews.
• Follow appropriate safety standards.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety ofaffordable 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, aswell 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.

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Parks Long Island Regional Headquarters

625 Belmont Avenue

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:
If 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 by visiting the website at: https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov.
Please include “TS - Reg Maint - 202582" 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.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

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