Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter)

Job Description:

Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter)

Description

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 coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Coursework 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.

Duties Description

Under the direction of a higher-level manager or designee, the incumbent will perform journey-level plumbing and steam fitting tasks within the regional water, wastewater, and plumbing department. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Repair, maintain, and install various plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, hot water appliances, etc.
• Repair, maintain, and install water distribution lines, sewer infrastructure components, and natural gas or propane supply lines.
• Repair, maintain, and install HVAC appliances, components, and systems.
• Plan and lay out projects, including preparing materials lists and placing orders in compliance with NYS purchasing guidelines.
• Execute projects and tasks that require excavation and/or confined space entry.
• Assist in the location of underground utility infrastructure.
• Assist in the operation and testing of potable water supplies and wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all assigned hand and power tools to ensure they are in good working order and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Operate commercial vehicles in the execution of departmental projects, including commercial septic pumper truck.
• 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.

Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL 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 possess a valid Class B* Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake and tanker endorsements that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.***
• Must possess a Backflow Preventer Testing Certification or obtain within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess appropriate Water Operators Certificates or obtain as assigned.
• Must complete Confined Space Entry training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with applicable hand and power tools associated with the plumbing and steam fitting trade.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug, and alcohol testing.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 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 Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/24

Salary:

From $48956 to $59757 Annually