Schenectady, NY, 12307, USA
1 day ago
Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)
Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber) Application Deadline 6/30/2025 Position Title Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber) Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $53,555-$56,817/year Job Description Distinguishing Features of the Class Plumber Role: This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient performance of a variety of plumbing, maintenance and steam fitting tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of the trade. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor regarding tasks to be performed with considerable leeway allowed for planning the details of each assignment. Direct supervision may be exercised over a variety of skilled and non-skilled employees. Does related work as required. Typical Work Activities and Plumber Expectations: + Installs and repairs water service piping which includes wiping and testing joints; + Installs and repairs fixtures such as lavatory facilities, drinking fountains and sprinkler systems; + Maintains and repairs plumbing in municipal owned buildings; + Inspects installation plumbing work within the jurisdiction; + May repair and maintain water pumping stations and reservoirs; + Cuts, bends, threads and assembles pipes; + Installs and repairs pipes and valve traps in heating systems; + Maintains tools to keep them in good working order; + Clears stoppages in waste, sub soil and other drains; + Repairs and installs steam equipment; + May perform groundskeeper activities; + May perform other skilled maintenance activities; + May supervise the work of subordinates on a work project; + May operate a truck or other automotive equipment; + Performs a variety of related work as required. Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Plumber: + Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade; good knowledge of local plumbing ordinances; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to lay out work for self and others; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Civil Service Title Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber) Job Qualifications Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either: + Completion of a trade school specializing in plumbing and two years of experience as a certified journey-level plumber OR; + Five (5) years of experience in the field of plumbing. Job Category Operations and Maintenance Job Location Multiple Additional Information
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