Trades Specialist - Plumber/Steamfitter (Long Island) EOA#2024-389

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Successful completion of a NYS two-year Plumber and Steamfitter Traineeship or NYS two-year plumbing training program; OR
• Successful completion of any equivalent plumbing two-year training or apprenticeship program; OR
• Four 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.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent is responsible for all plumbing work including the planning and laying out of work and diagnosis of plumbing or steam systems, fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating controls, drainage systems and repairs to same within the field in an assigned area, on an assigned project or for the entire district.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs Journeyman level plumbing-steam fitting duties and supervises others in the trade repairs, maintains and installs plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, showers/baths, toilets, dishwashers and garbage disposals.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.
• Repairs, maintains and installs equipment such as gas water heaters, heat exchangers, heating equipment, water pumps and other equipment related to steam, gas, or water systems. Plans and lays out installation, alteration and repair of high and low pressure piping systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases. Has ability to review plans and lay out building plumbing systems.
• Requires daily travel within the district. May require travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects. Position may require mentoring for the individuals that we serve.

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Additional Comments Please note:

OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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Name OPWDD Long Island - Human Resources

Telephone 631-326-4497

Fax 631-493-1719

Email Address LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 45 Mall Drive, Suite 1

City Commack

State NY

Zip Code 11725

Notes on Applying Please reference the above EOA #2024-389 in all correspondence.
Please submit cover letter and resume by 09/04/2024.