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Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) (Fire Safety) - University at Albany
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What they do
A Fire Inspector or Investigator visits buildings and inspects for fire hazards. Checks buildings for compliance with government fire codes. Inspects equipment such as fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. May inspect larger building structures such as malls or stadiums. Visits fire scenes, collects evidence and analyzes findings to determine the cause of fires; may provide official findings or testimony in cases where arson is the cause of a fire.
$77,344 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Albany, NY Category:
Civil Service Job Type:
Full-time Posted On:
Thu Jul 16 2026Job Description:
Vacancy #:WF260027
Apply by: July 27, 2026Title:
Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)Location:
Fire Safety Salary:
$50,425Grade:
CSEA SG-12
Hours:
Monday thru Friday (pass days Saturday/Sunday), 7:00 AM to 3:30PM Duration:
Contingent Permanent Job Requirements:
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.
Operational needs:
Able to work in compliance with all relatedPESH/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. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and applicable building codes and regulations. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required. Possession and maintenance of or ability to obtain in the first 6 months of employment; NYS Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification Possession and maintenance of or ability to obtain in the first 6 months of employment; NYS DOL Asbestos supervisor as well as inspector certifications.Additional Information:
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.