Job Information
City of New York Licensed Master Plumber in New York, New York
Job Description
Candidate will oversee all plumbing work performed on NYCHA properties; ensure plumbing activities are performed in a technically correct manner and in compliance with governmental regulations. Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Utilize master plumber’s license to pull work permits as required by the DOB for all work on NYCHA buildings; oversee all jobs issued under his/her license; ensure work is progressing as planned and performed as required by DOB rules and regulations.
Ensure compliance of NYCHA gas regulations as they pertain to gas service restoration; oversee the final gas test and restoration of gas service to NYCHA residents for cooking, heat and hot water.
Conduct field visits throughout all five boroughs to monitor work issued under DOB permits; coordinate site meetings and visits with borough plumbers to monitor and ensure all permitted work is being performed as per code and schedule.
Provide technical support and advice regarding all aspects of plumbing to borough plumbing supervisors and management/maintenance staff. Technical support can include assisting other municipalities and city agencies and/or reviewing Capital Projects, Technical Services or Borough plumbing contracts.
Note: Possession of a NYC Master’s Plumbing License and Driver’s License valid in the State of New York is required for this position.
NOTE: As a licensed plumber, position may require work as a Department of Building (DOB) inspector upon agreement between NYCHA and DOB to conduct DOB inspections for the replacement/installation of the gas piping.
NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Plumber title on 6/15/2023. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
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 visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information:
For NYCHA employees: this position is open as a promotional opportunity and on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
