Maintenance Assistant (Plumber & Steamfitter) - VID 200837

Plumbing And Steamfitting Technician

Duties Description

Repair and maintains piping systems by replacing defective pipe by cutting, bending, threading, and assembling pipe, and by soldering and caulking leaks and broken pipes.

Open clogged drains with plumber's snake or vacuum plunger.

Replace worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps.

Cuts passage holes in walls and floors through which pipe is to pass.

Cover steam lines with thermal insulation.

Install pipes, fittings and fixtures with layout and materials provided by the supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs :

Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator's license.

Asbestos certification required within 90 days of appointment as well as compliance with all related PESH / OSHA regulations.

Able to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, platform lifts, boom lifts etc.

Able to operate a variety of forklifts (OSHA certification provided after appointment).

Able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full-time experience in plumbing and / or steamfitting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in the plumbing and / or steamfitting trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program

• ; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses in plumbing or steamfitting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
• Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate 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. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Application Process - Candidates are required to provide specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience with the Application for Posted Position. This information should be on the letterhead of the employer under whom the qualifying experience was gained and include names and titles of supervisors, duties performed during the training period and specific dates of employment and be signed by that employer. Candidates qualifying through the completion of appropriate course work should include a copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed. A copy of a trades union card is acceptable documentary proof of qualification. Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment. Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (d) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.

Additional Comments

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS's EEO / AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http : / / www.ogs.ny.gov / employment .