Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Albany

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 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 (Plumbing Shop)

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Job Specifics

Duties Description OPERATING NEEDS:
Experience in repairing, maintaining and installing plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, shower baths, commodes, drinking fountains, dishwashers, valves including pneumatic controls, gas and water meters, gas hot water heaters and other gas appliances, heating systems and controls, and various steam equipment used in kitchens and machine rooms, water pumps and water system equipment; in following technical manuals, codes, diagrams; in planning work to make repairs and order replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required; in planning and laying out the installation, alteration, and repair of high and low pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases; in new installations and alterations to existing installations; in major repairs consistent with specifications, plans and plumbing codes.

Ability to identify and discuss problems with user, visually inspects the fixtures or equipment and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble; to assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints; to test pipe systems for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges; to assemble materials, tools and equipment that are required to complete the work according to plans; to supervise and instruct others in performing plumbing and steam fitting work by giving verbal instructions and/or demonstrating proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing and steam fitting tools and equipment; to read blue prints, plans and schematics. May weld holding fixtures to steel members.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Non-competitive: 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.

Additional Comments Must APPLY ONLINE using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195925
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

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

Address

Street 1400 Washington Avenue

UAB 300

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

 

Notes on ApplyingMust APPLY ONLINE using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195925