"Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) - University at Albany"

Vacancy #:

WF250112

Apply by:

January 02, 2026

Title:

Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)

Location:

Plumbing Shop (Facilities Management)

Salary:

$50,425

Grade:

CSEA SG-12

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Duration:

Contingent/Permanent

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Non-competitive: 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.

Operational needs:

Experience in repairing, maintaining and installing 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 kitchens and machine rooms, water pumps and water system equipment; in following technical manuals, codes, diagrams; in planning work to make repairs and order replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required; in planning and laying out the installation, alteration, and repair of high and low pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases; in new installations and alterations to existing installations; in major repairs consistent with specifications, plans and plumbing codes.

Ability to identify and discuss problems with user, visually inspects the fixtures or equipment and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble; to assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints; to test pipe systems for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges; to assemble materials, tools and equipment that are required to complete the work according to plans; to supervise and instruct others in performing plumbing and steam fitting work by giving verbal instructions and/or demonstrating proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing and steam fitting tools and equipment; to read blue prints, plans and schematics. May weld holding fixtures to steel members.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

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