Trades Specialist; Plumber & Steamfitter - Long Regional Maintenance

Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) - Long Island Regional Maintenance

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Base pay range
$50,425.00/yr – $61,548.00/yr

Description

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing fixtures, septic systems, water fountains, and irrigation systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs heating systems, oil and gas burners, hot water, hot air and steam systems.
• Plans, lays out and installs new plumbing fixtures according to applicable plumbing codes and regulations.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.
• Supervises and trains subordinate staff as assigned in the proper use of small hand tools, any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials that are utilized in the maintenance of plumbing and heating systems.
• Works from architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Performs winterization and closing down of plumbing systems.
• Conducts inspections of assigned areas for safety hazards and corrects problems where possible.
• Performs installation of RPZ and testing of backflow prev enters.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of full‑time experience in plumbing under a skilled tradesperson, equivalent to training in a training, apprenticeship or technical plumbing program, OR successful completion of the two‑year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two‑year plumbing apprenticeship program.
• Successful completion of the traineeship includes 288 hours of trade‑specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework with an average of ‘C’ or better, and 4,000 hours of on‑the‑job training.
• If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part‑time and volunteer experience.

Operating Needs

• Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment.
• Ability to prepare job estimates, maintain inventory and stock control, and order shop supplies.
• Ability to utilize and train staff in the use of various tools and testing equipment, and supervise skilled, semi‑skilled and unskilled work crews.
• Follow appropriate safety standards.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including Paid Time Off, Health Care Benefits, and Additional Benefits.
• Paid Time Off – 44 days: 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits – Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits – New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership, NYS Deferred Compensation, Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Paid Parental Leave.

Positions located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

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