Under the supervision and direction of a Plumbing Supervisor, Plumbers abate emergencies of routine and scheduled plumbing repairs. Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:
- Perform work relating to the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair & testing of standpipes and sprinklers.
- Set, maintain and repair plumbing equipment and accessories and prepare the work location. Move heavy valves, piping fixtures. Cut, drill or prepare openings as may be necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of fire safety, asset clean work area.
- Any additional work related to fire safety and the good of the Authority.
NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Plumber to be considered.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information
- These positions are open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. They are not open as a promotional opportunity.
- Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position
Minimum Qualifications
(1) Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber acquired within the last ten years; or (2) Not less than three years of full-time satisfactory experience described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time experience as a plumber’s helper or apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable plumber experience.
The apprenticeship must be recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor or any apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The schooling must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency. Each year of helper or apprentice experience, or approved schooling is equivalent to six months of satisfactory plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years of satisfactory experience.
Driver License Requirement: You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Preferred Skills
- Selected candidates must possess, or obtain within ninety (90) days of appointment, and maintain throughout employment, the following FDNY Certificates of Fitness, as required by the position:
- S-12 – Citywide Sprinkler Systems
- S-13 – Citywide Standpipe Systems
- A-35 – Citywide Torch Use of Flammable Gases Failure to obtain and maintain the required Certificates of Fitness may affect continued assignment to the position.
- Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- Possession of a Journeyman certificate in fire suppression
- Experience performing Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinklers and standpipes
- Experience in Layout of sprinkler and standpipe systems, including knowledge of the complex interference rules
- Experience as a pipe fitter in threading, grooving, supporting, and bracing black steel pipe from 1"-8"
- Knowledge of sprinkler and standpipe requirements in the Fire Codes of NYC and applicable NFPA standards
- Advanced certification in water-based fire suppression systems such as NICET
- Experience in Underground utility repair and replacements
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Ability to braze and weld steel and copper pipe up to 2"
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
- These positions are open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. They are not open as a promotional opportunity.
- Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).