Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)

Date Posted 04/28/26 Applications Due05/09/26 Vacancy

ID214946 NY

HELPNo AgencyUniversity at Albany TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade12 Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri "Other" Explanation Thursday thru

Monday, Pass Days:

Tuesday/Wednesday Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 7 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address University at Albany (Downtown Campus Maintenance) City Albany StateNY Zip Code12222 Duties Description Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) perform journey-level plumbing and steam fitting work and frequently supervises others in the installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Non-competitive:

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.

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 discuss problems with users, visually inspect the fixtures or equipment, and use appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble. Experience in following technical manuals, codes, and 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 assemble and install 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 test 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 blueprints, plans, and schematics. Additional Comments

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JOBID=199938 Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Telephone 518-437-4700 Fax 518-437-4731 Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below) Address Street 1400 Washington Avenue UAB 300 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12222