Trades Specialist (PlumberSteamfitter) (Downtown Campus Maintenance)

Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) (Downtown Campus Maintenance)

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Job Description:

Vacancy #: WF250242

Apply by: October 19 2026

Title: Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)

Location: Downtown Campus Maintenance (Facilities Management)

Salary: $52694

Grade: CSEA SG-12

Hours: Monday thruFriday (pass days Saturday/Sunday) 7:00 AM to3:30 PM

Duration: Contingent/Permanent

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. Ability to identify and discuss problems with users visually inspect the fixtures or equipment and use appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble. Experience in following technical manuals codes and diagrams. Experience in planning work to make repairs and order replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required. Experience 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. Experience in new installations and alterations to existing installations. Experience in major repairs consistent with specifications plans and plumbing codes. Ability 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. Ability to test pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges. May weld holding fixtures to steel members. Ability to assemble materials tools and equipment that are required to complete the work according to plans. Ability 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. Ability to read blueprints plans and schematics.

Additional Information:

Special Notes: 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. Additionally please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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Application Instructions:

Applicants mustsubmit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.

• Classified Employment Application Form
• Employment and Experience Form
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Required Experience:

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