Plumber, Bureau of Operations

Job Overview

Open to permanent employees in the civil service – Plumber. The Bureau of Operations seeks a motivated, energetic individual committed to achieving excellence in a public‑sector environment.

• 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.
• Determine and requisition job materials while work is in progress.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

• 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 described in “1” above 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.

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.

You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10 000 annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program providing resources to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work‑from‑home policy: depending on your position, you may work up to two days a week from home.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview if the residency requirement applies to you.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity,  or 347‑396‑6549.