Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)
University at Albany, Albany, New York, United States
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students ineight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY The following vacancy exists in the classified service and may require eligibility from a competitive civil service list.
Job Description Vacancy #: WF250242
Apply by: February 13, 2026
Title: Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)
Location: Downtown Campus Maintenance (Facilities Management)
Grade: CSEA SG-12
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Requirements 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.
Operational needs Experience in repairing, maintaining and installing 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 kitchens and machine rooms, water pumps and water system equipment. Ability to identify and discuss problems with users, visually inspect the fixtures or equipment, and use appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble. Experience in following technical manuals, codes, and diagrams. Experience in planning work to make repairs and order replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required. Experience in planning and laying out the installation, alteration, and repair of high- and low-pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases. Experience in new installations and alterations to existing installations. Experience in major repairs consistent with specifications, plans, and plumbing codes. Ability to assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints. Ability to test pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges. May weld holding fixtures to steel members. Ability to assemble materials, tools, and equipment that are required to complete the work according to plans. Ability to supervise and instruct others in performing plumbing and steam fitting work by giving verbal instructions and/or demonstrating proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing and steam fitting tools and equipment. Ability to read blueprints, plans, and schematics.
Additional Information
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Application Instructions Applicants mustsubmit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.
Classified Employment Application Form
Employment and Experience Form
Optional :Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety.
Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now"
Seethe FAQ for using our online system. Pleasecontactusif you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants-Loginto your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY The following vacancy exists in the classified service and may require eligibility from a competitive civil service list.
Job Description Vacancy #: WF250242
Apply by: February 13, 2026
Title: Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)
Location: Downtown Campus Maintenance (Facilities Management)
Grade: CSEA SG-12
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Requirements 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.
Operational needs Experience in repairing, maintaining and installing 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 kitchens and machine rooms, water pumps and water system equipment. Ability to identify and discuss problems with users, visually inspect the fixtures or equipment, and use appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble. Experience in following technical manuals, codes, and diagrams. Experience in planning work to make repairs and order replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required. Experience in planning and laying out the installation, alteration, and repair of high- and low-pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases. Experience in new installations and alterations to existing installations. Experience in major repairs consistent with specifications, plans, and plumbing codes. Ability to assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints. Ability to test pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges. May weld holding fixtures to steel members. Ability to assemble materials, tools, and equipment that are required to complete the work according to plans. Ability to supervise and instruct others in performing plumbing and steam fitting work by giving verbal instructions and/or demonstrating proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing and steam fitting tools and equipment. Ability to read blueprints, plans, and schematics.
Additional Information
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Application Instructions Applicants mustsubmit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.
Classified Employment Application Form
Employment and Experience Form
Optional :Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety.
Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now"
Seethe FAQ for using our online system. Pleasecontactusif you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants-Loginto your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr