Plumber's Helper

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a plumber, a plumber's helper will assist with emergency & scheduled plumbing repairs of standpipe and sprinkler systems. The duties will include but not limited to the following: 1. Assist Plumber with the following related tasks: perform work relating to the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair & testing of standpipes and sprinklers. Set, maintain and repair plumbing equipment and accessories. 2. Carry tools, working material and equipment and prepare the work location. Move heavy valves, piping fixtures. Cut, drill or prepare openings as may be necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of fire safety, asset clean work area. 3. Any additional work related to fire safety and the good of the Authority.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber's helper or apprentice plumber or; Not less than one year of experience as described in "1" above 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.
• The 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.
• The schooling must be approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Each year of approved, relevant training is equivalent to six months of full-time satisfactory plumber's helper or apprentice plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years of satisfactory experience.
• Certificates of Fitness for Citywide Sprinkler Systems (S-12) and Standpipe Systems (S-13) are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• Candidates will be required to take and pass a practical exam. During the practical exam candidates will be required to apply a hard trowelled plaster finish on two walls and ceiling of a plastering booth. Booth must be finished to the designated size void of any imperfections. Candidates will also be required to make the walls and ceiling straight and true with three finished corners. Candidates are to wear a full Plasterer’s uniform; and have a full set of plaster tools. Duration of the Practical Exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. Note: Failure to wear appropriate uniform, bring tool bag, finish exam and/or complete assigned booth as specified may impact your exam score.
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• Travel to developments citywide is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Supervisor of Plumbers.
• IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
• This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plumber with the following related tasks: perform work relating to the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair & testing of standpipes and sprinklers.
• Set, maintain and repair plumbing equipment and accessories.
• Carry tools, working material and equipment and prepare the work location.
• Move heavy valves, piping fixtures.
• Cut, drill or prepare openings as may be necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of fire safety, asset clean work area.
• Any additional work related to fire safety and the good of the Authority.

Benefits

• A choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

What This Job Offers

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