Trades Specialist Plumber/Steamfitter

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Binghamton University

Title Trades Specialist Plumber/Steamfitter

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 12

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $52694 to $64321 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13902

Duties Description Performs skilled journeyman work in the plumbing and steamfitting trade. The employee in this position will be required to lay out work for and supervise subordinate employees in the installation and repair of sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, shower baths, sewers, drains and other piping systems; repairs and installs sewer pumps and potable water supply pumps, equipment in laundries, kitchens and cafeterias; installs and insulates piping or plumbing lines, repairs and maintains pools, repairs steam traps, air compressors, refrigeration systems, pressure-reducing valves and steam lines generally; estimates labor and materials. Locates underground utilities. Position willrespond to a variety of maintenance emergencies occurring during other than normal work hours, thus needing a general knowledge of all repair trades. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilitiesmanagement system, KRONOS time management system, Google mail and calendar, and purchasing system as implemented in their area and on their level.

Minimum Qualifications Although competitive examinations are not held for this class, candidates must have four years of full-time experience under a skilled journeyman plumber and steamfitter which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprentice program. Apprentice training in the plumbing and steamfitting trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in the building or mechanical trades at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on ayear-for-year basis. Additionally candidate must possess the following job skills:? Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing/steamfitting trade.? Working knowledge of the personal protective equipment used in the plumbing/steamfitting trade.? Working knowledge of applicable standards and plumbing and electrical code regulations.? Must maintain compliance with university respirator program, annual respirator fit tests and physical.? Possession of NYSDOH Approved Backflow Tester Certification Course, or completion of within 6 months of hiringAND maintain the certificate while employed in this position.? Possesion of NYS Pool Operator’s Certificate, or completion of within 6 months of hiring AND maintain the certificatewhile employed in this position.? Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.? Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.? Ability to enter confined spaces.? Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instruction.? Ability to supervise the activities of a subordinate staff.? Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.? Ability to read and interpret construction plans diagrams, architectural and mechanical blueprints and specifications.? Ability to train and supervise others.? Ability to lay out work and diagnose problems.

Additional Comments SPECIAL INFORMATION: The initial assignment for this position will be in the Plumbing Department on the 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift. Position works Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. Since the nature of the campus requires continuous service and emergencies may arise during other than normal work hours, employee in this position will be required to provide a home telephone number and be willing to accept emergency call-ins and overtime work when necessary. The successful candidate for this position will be deemed as a university essential employee.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the welfare of students and activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

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Name Human Resources

Telephone 6077772187

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13902

Notes on Applying Please submit all applications by the deadline listed above to [email protected]. https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/humanresources/jobs/bu\_employ\_app\_accessible.pdf