Job Information
University at Albany Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Civil Service Posted On: Wed Jun 26 2024 Job Description:
Vacancy #: WF230502
Apply by: July 6, 2024
Title: Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)
Location: Facilities
Salary: $48,956
Grade: CSEA SG-12
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Duration: Contingent/Permanent
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a NYS two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) 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.
Operational 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. Ability to identify and discusses 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. Experience in following technical manuals, codes, diagrams. Experience in planning work to make repairs and order replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required. Experience 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. Experience in new installations and alterations to existing installations. Experience in major repairs consistent with specifications, plans and plumbing codes. Ability to assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints. Ability to tests pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges. May weld holding fixtures to steel members. Ability to assemble materials, tools and equipment that are required to complete the work according to plans. Ability 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. Ability to read blue prints, plans and schematics.
Additional Information:
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