Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) (Plumbing Shop)

University at Albany•Albany, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University at Albany is hiring a Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) for its Plumbing Shop within Facilities Management. The position performs plumbing and steamfitting work involving repairs, maintenance, installations, alterations, and major repairs to plumbing fixtures, appliances, piping systems, heating systems, and steam equipment. The role includes inspecting equipment, diagnosing problems, planning work and materials, assembling and installing piping, and testing systems for leaks. The employee may also supervise and instruct others in plumbing and steamfitting work. The position is located in Albany, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. The position is listed as contingent/permanent and pays $52,694 at CSEA SG-12. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Four years of full-time plumbing experience under a skilled tradesperson, providing training equivalent to a training or apprenticeship program; or an equivalent combination of experience and technical plumbing courses; or successful completion of a two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or equivalent plumbing training or apprenticeship program.
Experience repairing, maintaining, and installing plumbing fixtures and appliances, heating systems and controls, steam equipment, pumps, and water system equipment.
Ability to identify and discuss problems with users, visually inspect equipment, and use test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to diagnose trouble.
Experience following technical manuals, codes, and diagrams.
Experience planning repair work and ordering replacement parts and materials.
Experience planning and laying out installation, alteration, and repair of high- and low-pressure pipe systems.
Experience with new installations, alterations, and major repairs consistent with specifications, plans, and plumbing codes.
Ability to assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipe and fittings and make a variety of pipe joints.
Ability to test piping systems for leaks using liquid or air and pressure gauges.
Ability to assemble the materials, tools, and equipment required for work according to plans.
Ability to supervise and instruct others in plumbing and steamfitting techniques and use of tools and equipment.
Ability to read blueprints, plans, and schematics.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, and install plumbing fixtures and appliances, including sinks, shower baths, commodes, drinking fountains, dishwashers, valves, meters, water heaters, and other gas appliances.
Work on heating systems and controls, steam equipment, water pumps, and water system equipment.
Identify and discuss problems with users, visually inspect fixtures or equipment, and use appropriate test equipment to determine the cause and location of trouble.
Plan repair work and identify replacement parts and other required materials.
Plan and lay out installation, alteration, and repair of high- and low-pressure piping systems carrying water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.
Perform new installations and alterations to existing installations, and make major repairs according to specifications, plans, and plumbing codes.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipe and fittings, joining piping with threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Test pipe systems for leaks by filling them with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges.
Assemble the materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete work according to plans.
Supervise and instruct others in plumbing and steamfitting work, including proper techniques and tool and equipment use.
May weld holding fixtures to steel members.