Plumber, Bureau of Operations

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to permanent employees in the Civil Service title of Plumber or those reachable on the Civil Service list for Plumber, Exam No. 3090. The Bureau of Operations seeks motivated, energetic individuals committed to achieving excellence in a public-sector environment. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department), established in 1805, is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Its mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone can achieve optimal health, regardless of age, background, or location. The department provides a wide array of programs and services focusing on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, the NYC Health Department serves as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. The department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber acquired within the last ten years; or Not less than three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber plus sufficient full-time experience as a plumber’s helper or apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable 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 comparable agency. Each year of helper or apprentice experience, or approved schooling is equivalent to six months of satisfactory plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years of satisfactory experience.
• Possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment.
• Maintain a valid motor vehicle driver license for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• No moving violations, license suspension or an accident record (as these may lead to disqualification).

Responsibilities

• Perform work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of piping of gas, potable water, plumbing and drainage systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair piping of all kinds for water, gas, storm, waste, soil, and vent systems.
• Set, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures, equipment, and appurtenance.
• When necessary, determine and requisition job materials while work is in progress.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees