The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Repairs, maintains, and installs 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 laundries, kitchens and cafeterias, water pumps, irrigation, and hydrotherapy equipment.• In cases of malfunction or breakdown, discusses problem with user, visually inspects the fixtures or equipment, and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble.• Following technical manuals, codes, diagrams and previous experience, plans work procedures to make repairs and orders replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required.• Makes necessary repairs or adjustments or directs others in performing such activities.• Installs or directs the installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances following diagrams, codes and previous experience.Plans and lays out the installation, alteration, and repair of high- and low-pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.• Plans new installations, alterations to existing installations, and major repairs consistent with specifications, plans and plumbing codes.• Reviews building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, and sequence of installation.• Locates and marks position of pipes, pipe connections, and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors and cuts openings required to accommodate pipes and fittings.According to plan, measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle.• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings.• Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.• Tests pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges.• May weld holding fixtures to steel members.May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from oral or written instructions to accomplish the project. From blueprints or specifications, may estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project. Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the work according to plans.May supervise and instruct others in performing plumbing and steamfitting work. • Assigns work to plumbing crew.• Gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing and steamfitting tools and equipment.• Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the work is done properly.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-JB3 The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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. * 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.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.Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-9): Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math. Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-11): Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Plumber and Steamfitter) Trainee 1; OR completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training, 144 hours of plumber and steamfitter trade-specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a “C” or better average in their coursework. 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. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments • For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. • All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. • If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. • Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). • If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. • Life insurance and Disability insurance. • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. • Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. • Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. • Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. • Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. • Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. • Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
See More Details >>Facility Plumber Full Time - Technical Rome, NY, US TO FACILITY PLUMBER The Facility Plumber is responsible for installing new plumbing into containers and buildings and troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions. Must be experienced in different kinds of plumbing systems and able to produce and maintain well-functioning connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of water and/or sewage. Essential Functions: • Prepare the layout of the project and work with blueprints or instructions from managers • Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment. • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels • Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units Required Education and Experience: • High School graduate (or equivalent) required. • Relevant vocational training or successful completed apprenticeship as a plumber . • 5 years of proven experience as a plumber (certifications obtained, if any), with experience in industrial and/or commercial plumbing. Skills and Specifications: • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulation guidelines • Read and interpret owner’s manuals, equipment schematics and work orders. • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability • Ability to take direction and work well with a team • Demonstrable ability to use hand tools • Ability to speak, read and write English. • Local to Rome, NY. Travel None Work Authorization/Security Clearance • Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, and a background check after accepting a conditional offer of employment AAP/EEO Statement Deployed Resources, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Rome, NY typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with comprehensive classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships span approximately four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,530 in New York, and the field is projected to grow by 6% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Rome, NY can expect to earn an average of $1,461 per week. Trade schools, union programs, and industry platforms facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential annual earnings exceeding $80,000 for seasoned professionals.
