Plumber, Bureau of Operations

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Bureau of Operations is seeking a Plumber to perform work involving the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of piping and plumbing systems, including gas, potable water, and drainage systems. The role also includes maintaining and repairing plumbing fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances; determining and requisitioning materials as needed; and operating a motor vehicle. Applicants must be permanent civil service Plumbers or reachable on the civil service list for Plumber, Exam No. 3090.

The position requires five years of full-time satisfactory plumber experience acquired within the last ten years, or a combination of at least three years of such experience and qualifying helper, apprentice, or approved trade-school training that totals the equivalent of five years. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained throughout employment; certain driving records may result in disqualification.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber acquired within the last ten years; or at least three years of such experience combined with sufficient qualifying plumber’s helper or apprentice experience, or relevant approved trade-school, technical-school, or vocational-high-school training, to equal five years of acceptable plumber experience.
• Apprenticeship experience must be recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor, or an apprenticeship council recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Schooling must be approved by a state Department of Education or comparable agency. Each year of qualifying helper or apprentice experience or approved schooling counts as six months of plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years.
• Possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment. Moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
• Be a permanent civil service employee in the title of Plumber or reachable on the civil service list for Plumber, Exam No. 3090.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair piping for gas, potable water, plumbing, and drainage systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair piping for water, gas, storm, waste, soil, and vent systems.
• Set, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances.
• Determine and requisition job materials when necessary while work is in progress.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program with health resources and opportunities.
• Potential to work from home up to two days during the week, depending on the position.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed