Plumber Steamfitter; Trades Specialist - Day Shift

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our plumbers perform journey‑level plumbing and steamfitting work and frequently supervise others in the installation, alteration, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Repairs, maintains, and installs plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, shower baths, commodes, drinking fountains, dishwashers, valves including pneumatic controls, gas and water meters, gas hot water heaters and other gas appliances, heating systems and controls, and various steam equipment used in laundries, kitchens and cafeterias, water pumps and hydrotherapy equipment.

In cases of malfunction or breakdown, discusses problems with users, visually inspects fixtures or equipment, and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble. Following technical manuals, codes, diagrams, and previous experience, plans work procedures to make repairs and orders replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required.

Makes necessary repairs or adjustments, or directs others in performing such activities. Installs or directs the installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances following diagrams, codes, and previous experience.

Plans and lays out the installation, alteration, and repair of high and low pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. Plans new installations, alterations to existing installations, and major repairs consistent with specifications, plans, and plumbing codes.

Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non‑metal pipe and pipe fittings. Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.

Tests pipe systems for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges. May weld holding fixtures to steel members.

Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the work according to plans.

As assigned, supervises and instructs others in performing plumbing and steamfitting work.

As required, gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing and steamfitting tools and equipment.

Required Qualifications: Successful completion of a NYS two‑year Plumber & Steamfitter Traineeship or NYS two‑year plumbing training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent plumbing two‑year training or apprenticeship program; OR four (4) years of full‑time experience in plumbing under a skilled journey‑level plumber which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in plumbing or training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade‑specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Coursework must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on‑the‑job training.

Preferred Qualifications: Valid NYS driver's license. Experience in a hospital/healthcare setting.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Job Number: 2601780

Official

Job Title:

Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitting)

Job Field: Skilled Trades

Primary

Location:

Plumbing Shop

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: Day Shift
• Shift

Hours:

7:00am - 3:30pm
• Pass Days:
Sat, Sun

Posting

Start Date:

Jul 13, 2026

Posting End Date: Jul 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Salary Grade: SG12

Anticipated Pay Range: $50,425 / year.

Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full‑time positions ($4000). SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

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