Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Palisades Regional Maintenance
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54425 to $65548 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor, the incumbent of the Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) position will perform multiple tasks and projects associated with the maintenance, repair, and installation of various plumbing, heating, ventilation, water and drainage systems throughout the Palisades Park Region. The incumbent of the Plumber/Steamfitter’s duties will include but are not limited to:
• Plan and lay out work including, but not limited to: boiler, heating, and ventilation system operations
• Diagnose and repair broken pumps, pipes and fixtures, clearing blockages, installing new components, and expanding or modifying existing systems.
• Visually inspect fixtures and equipment and use appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine the cause and location of the problem and make repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Perform the upkeep and maintenance of associated tools and equipment as assigned; ordering supplies and equipment as needed.
• Supervise lower-level employees and train employees on the installation, alteration, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, and water and drainage systems per specifications and plumbing codes and may be assigned to consult on large scale regional projects.
• Maintain daily activity reports, along with other required written records.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.
• Work effectively in a team setting and demonstrate flexibility in tasks and schedules.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
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.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have a working knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the plumbing & steam fitting trade.
• Must have working knowledge of applicable plumbing code regulations of hot water and steam heating systems and control devices, as well as the practices and techniques of welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Must have the ability to plan, lay out and complete plumbing and steam fitting work;
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications and to understand and carry out written instructions.
• Must have the ability to work independently on assigned plumbing tasks as well as have the ability to use tools, machines, equipment and materials of the plumbing & steam fitting trade.
• Must be able to perform moderately heavy lifting and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• The candidate should have knowledge in trouble shooting and repair of oil burners, boilers and air conditioner repair.
• Possession of a Refrigerant Recovery Certification is preferred but not required.
BENEFITS:
Paid Time Off: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
Health Care Benefits:
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable 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, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Parental
The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($50,425) with the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($61,548) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
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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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) – Regional Maintenance – Item #6370”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Sheila.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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