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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/12/18

Applications Due12/24/18

Vacancy ID62369

AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC1800140 - Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter) - Facilities Campus Operations

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42631 to $42631 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 Erie

Street Address xxx

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14260

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of NYS two-year Plumber & Steamfitter Traineeship or NYS two-year plumbing training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent plumbing two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in plumbing under a skilled journey level plumber which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in plumbing or training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year for year basis.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Must be proficient in the understanding and application of relevant plumbing codes and be able to read/interpret blue prints for plumbing and HVAC systems.

Certifications earned, completed relevant training, or other documentation that illustrates depth in this trade. Experience with Building Management systems is desirable.

Duties Description This position is located within the Facilities Department at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for :
• Installation of plumbing systems
• Planning and layout of piping systems and new fixture installation
• Repair of plumbing and steam systems including troubleshooting plumbing and heating systems/equipment using BMSsystems
• Working with other plumber/steamfitters as well as semi-skilled and unskilled employees in small group projects.
Successful candidates in the position must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and the campus community. This position may require you to work in a team so the candidate should have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. The candidate must possess and have proven positive customer service skills; must also possess good listening skills and be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.
Incumbent of this position must be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from equipment and system failures that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week. The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of all plumbing and HVAC systems.
This position requires traveling within and between campuses. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate his/her capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Additional Comments Actual work hours and the number of hours per week will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Facilities Human Resources

Telephone 7166455277

Fax

Email Address Facilities-HR@buffalo.edu

Address

Street xxx

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14260

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/17513

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