Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Suffolk County

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.

Duties Description

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing fixtures, septic systems, water fountains, and irrigation systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs heating systems, oil and gas burners, hot water, hot air and steam system.
• Plans, lays out and installs new plumbing fixtures according to applicable plumbing codes and regulations.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.
• Supervises and trains subordinate staff as assigned in the proper use of small hand tools, any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials that are utilized in the maintenance of plumbing and heating systems.
• Works from architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• May work weekends and various shifts, holidays and special events. Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.
• Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Possession of a Class A or B CDL is preferred.
• Ability to prepare job estimates, maintain inventory and stock control, and order shop supplies.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Follow appropriate safety standards.

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
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 / Family Leave

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) with the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

Closing Date/Time: 11/30/24

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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