Plumber-Union

Alfred, NY
Full Time
Facilities Services
Mid Level
This position/title is covered by the CSEA, Local 749 union contract. The successful candidate will be a member of the CSEA, Local 749 bargaining unit.
 
Plumber performs journey-level plumbing and steam fitting work in the installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Salary/Rate: $25.00-$29.00, 40 hours per week, Union Grade 13

Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Formal Education:
    • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience:
    • ​​​​​​​Four years of full-time experience under a journey-level plumber and/or steamfitter which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program
    • Apprentice training in plumbing or training gained by the completion of technical courses in plumbing in a school, institute or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted for the above training and experience on a year-for-year basis
  • Additional Knowledge:
    • ​​​​​​​Working knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing and steam fitting trade
    • Working knowledge of applicable plumbing code regulations
    • Working knowledge of the mathematics of the plumbing trade
    • Working knowledge of hot water and steam heating systems and control devices
    • Ability to plan, lay out and complete plumbing and steam fitting work
    • Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications
    • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
    • Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the plumbing and
      steam fitting trade
    • Ability to do moderately heavy lifting and to stand for prolonged periods of time
    • Ability to prioritize and communicate with multiple internal and external vendors
      and departments to facilitate operations
Responsibilities:
Support includes, but not limited to the following: Binns-Merrill Hall, Cohen Art Barn, Cohen Art Gallery, Hall of Glass Science, Harder Hall, McGee Pavilion, McMahon, McMahon Infill SEM/labs, Scholes Library, Kiln Facilities, Support Service Building, Joyce Walton Center, National Casting Center, Terra Cotta Building, Maintenance Storage Shed, Garage, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, Robert C.
Turner Gallery, Institute for Electronic Arts, Paul Vickers Gardner Glass Center and the Inamori-Kyocera Fine Ceramics Museum.

Responsible for support of over 22 million in assets of equipment inventory within the NYSCC. This may include installing, maintaining, and repairing multifaceted aspects of plumbing systems and controls for world-renowned technical equipment for Engineering and Art and Design faculty, technical specialists and researchers.

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 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 pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors and cuts openings required to accommodate pipe 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 pipefittings
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the
    activity of State wards under the supervision of a Plumber and Steamfitter
  • Working knowledge of the practices and techniques of welding, brazing and
    soldering not requiring complex planning or use of special procedures
  • Ability to estimate labor, material requirements and costs of plumbing work
  • Water Softener installation and repair
  • Sprinkler testing and repair
  • Photo mixing valve and equipment repair
  • Maintain Non-hazardous waste systems for proper working and disposal
  • Ability to weld, braze and solder using gas and arc welding equipment
  • Work directly with multiple departments, particularly with EH&S and the NYS Fire Inspectors to ensure proper compliance and support
  • Organizing and tracking of vendor inspections of building systems, various equipment
    and plumbing and heating units for NYS code compliance
  • Customer service skills and independent time management and ability to prioritize
    emergency and non-emergency situations as required
  • Ability to communicate and work with multiple businesses and suppliers
  • Familiar with MS Office suites and Unimarket for purchasing and inventory control
  • Computer skills required for purchasing, inspection, maintaining, tracking, and receiving
  • Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and
    protocols
  • Operates snow removal equipment
  • Assist in setup and dismantle of senior show walls, poster boards, display apparatus for
    campus events
  • Assist facilities with rehabilitation of various spaces for department projects
  • Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836. “We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”

Alfred University {AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
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Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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