Maintenance Assistant (Plumber & Steamfitter) - VID 191912
- New York State Civil Service
- Albany, New York
- Full Time
NY HELP No
Agency General Services, Office of
Title Maintenance Assistant (Plumber & Steamfitter) - VID 191912
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 2:30 PM
To 10:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Duties Description Repair and maintains piping systems by replacing defective pipe by cutting, bending, threading, and assembling pipe, and by soldering and caulking leaks and broken pipes. Open clogged drains with plumbers snake or vacuum plunger. Replace worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps. Cuts passage holes in walls and floors through which pipe is to pass. Cover steam lines with thermal insulation. Install pipes, fittings and fixtures with layout and materials provided by the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.Operational Needs: Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operators license. Asbestos certification required within 90 days of appointment as well as compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations. Able to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, platform lifts, boom lifts etc. Able to operate a variety of forklifts (OSHA certification provided after appointment). Able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications Two years of full-time experience in plumbing and/or steamfitting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson;OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in the plumbing and/or steamfitting trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*;OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses in plumbing or steamfitting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.Application Process - Candidates are required to provide specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience with the Application for Posted Position. This information should be on the letterhead of the employer under whom the qualifying experience was gained and include names and titles of supervisors, duties performed during the training period and specific dates of employment and be signed by that employer. Candidates qualifying through the completion of appropriate course work should include a copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed. A copy of a trades union card is acceptable documentary proof of qualification. Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment. Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (d) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGSs EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/KE
Telephone ...
Fax ...
Email Address ...
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.
Agency General Services, Office of
Title Maintenance Assistant (Plumber & Steamfitter) - VID 191912
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 2:30 PM
To 10:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Duties Description Repair and maintains piping systems by replacing defective pipe by cutting, bending, threading, and assembling pipe, and by soldering and caulking leaks and broken pipes. Open clogged drains with plumbers snake or vacuum plunger. Replace worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps. Cuts passage holes in walls and floors through which pipe is to pass. Cover steam lines with thermal insulation. Install pipes, fittings and fixtures with layout and materials provided by the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.Operational Needs: Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operators license. Asbestos certification required within 90 days of appointment as well as compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations. Able to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, platform lifts, boom lifts etc. Able to operate a variety of forklifts (OSHA certification provided after appointment). Able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications Two years of full-time experience in plumbing and/or steamfitting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson;OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in the plumbing and/or steamfitting trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*;OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses in plumbing or steamfitting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.Application Process - Candidates are required to provide specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience with the Application for Posted Position. This information should be on the letterhead of the employer under whom the qualifying experience was gained and include names and titles of supervisors, duties performed during the training period and specific dates of employment and be signed by that employer. Candidates qualifying through the completion of appropriate course work should include a copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed. A copy of a trades union card is acceptable documentary proof of qualification. Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment. Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (d) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGSs EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/KE
Telephone ...
Fax ...
Email Address ...
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.
Job ID: 484659520
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025
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