Entry Level Plumbing Assistant Job Freeville New York USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Freeville

Entry-Level Plumbing Assistant

Starting Wage: $22/hour

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)
Mechanical ability and willingness to learn the Plumbing trade through comprehensive on-the-job training
Must be able to work well with others and take direction to accomplish job tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
Valid NYS Driver's License (copy required upon hire)
Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic understanding of hand and power tools
Good communication and organizational skills
Experience working with adolescent teens

Requirements

Must successfully complete all required background checks:

NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting
NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List
Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)
NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program

Physical Requirements

Be able to handle all the physical responsibilities of the position, which includes but is not limited to lifting, moving, and prolonged periods of standing
Must be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

Objectives of Position

Under the direction of the Plumbing and HVAC Supervisor, assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and systems safely, efficiently, and accurately
Maintain professional growth and development by learning the plumbing trade through day-to-day job experiences
Employees in this job also function as part-time Vocational Instructors for the youth assigned to their specific skilled trade area, providing a positive work experience emphasizing the development of good work ethic and vocational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Trade Specific:

Assist with the maintenance, repairs, and installation of various types of plumbing fixtures such as, but not limited to, urinals, toilets, basins, floor drains, sinks, showers, drinking fountains, and laboratory and medical equipment

Assist with the maintenance, repairs, and installation of various types of plumbing systems, including, but not limited to, sanitary, storm, chemical waste lines and vents, sanitary and storm sewers, gas, and water systems (hot, cold, soft, and water filtration)

Assist with the maintenance, repairs, and installation of appliances and equipment, including, but not limited to, air compressors, boilers, hot water heaters, softeners, stills, water filtration units, pipes, pumps, kitchen equipment, washers, and dryers

Assist with skilled plumbing constructions, remodels, and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building, plumbing, and safety codes

Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting plumbing breakdowns by diagnosing trouble and repairing, replacing, or taking other corrective actions

Properly use equipment, materials, and tools in a safe and professional manner

Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Vocational Instructor:

Upon hiring into the program, assess the youth's interests and knowledge of the Vocational Program specific to your trade area

Instruct youth in a skilled trade to prepare them for employment upon discharge

Plan and conduct on-the-job training activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides youth with opportunities to observe, question, and participate in

Instruct youth in the proper and safe care of work areas and all applicable equipment; stress safety at all times

Be prepared and in a position to begin work following the Vocational Program time schedules; ensure that assigned youth are properly supervised at all times and maintain attendance and work schedule records

Enforce established dress, conduct, and behavior codes appropriate to the Vocational Program area

Communicate and document significant behaviors or incidents on behalf of youth.

Maintain all trade-related, Vocational Program, and youth records and paperwork in a timely, organized way

Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties following all rules, regulations, policies, and safety standards of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services while upholding our mission, vision, and values.