Plumber's Helper

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Plumber, will assist with emergencies of routine and scheduled plumbing repairs of resident and public space. The duties will include but are not limited to the following: Prepare for PHAS; and correct PHAS deficiencies. Assist Plumber with the following related tasks: perform work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of piping of gas, potable water, plumbing, heating and drainage system. Install, maintain, and repair piping for water, gas, storm, waste, soil and vent systems. Set, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and accessories. Carry tools, working materials and equipment; and prepare the work location. Move heavy valves, piping and fixtures. Cut, drill or prepare openings as maybe necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes and fixtures; clean work area. Travel throughout the five boroughs is required for this position. This position requires a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber's helper or apprentice plumber.
• Not less than one year of experience as a plumber's helper or apprentice plumber plus sufficient plumbing training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable plumber's helper or apprentice plumber experience.
• Apprenticeship must be recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor or any apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Schooling must be approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates that did not take and pass the civil service exam for Plumber's Helper administered on 5/04/2022 may potentially not be considered.
• Applicants not reachable on the established civil service list may potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
• Consideration for the 55-a Program if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for PHAS; and correct PHAS deficiencies.
• Assist Plumber with the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of piping of gas, potable water, plumbing, heating and drainage system.
• Install, maintain, and repair piping for water, gas, storm, waste, soil and vent systems.
• Set, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and accessories.
• Carry tools, working materials and equipment; and prepare the work location.
• Move heavy valves, piping and fixtures.
• Cut, drill or prepare openings as maybe necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes and fixtures.
• Clean work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED