Minimum Qualifications 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 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. 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.
Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Installs fixtures, motors, and various electrical components consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
• Diagnoses and resolves electrical system malfunctions.
• Tests electrical equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Inspects circuits and wiring and performs necessary rewiring of systems.
• Supervises others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and equipment.
• Supervises and trains subordinate staff in the proper use of small hand tools, any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials that are utilized in the maintenance of electrical systems.
• Maintains shop machinery and equipment to make sure work areas and equipment are clean, safe, and properly serviced.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.
• Interprets and follows architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.