What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter position at NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation?
Duties include, but are not limited to : 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 system. 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. Four years of full-time experience in plumbing under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program
- such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint / schematic reading course work. Course work 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.
- If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience. Works from architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.