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 equivalentExperience:​​​​​​​Four years of full-time experience under a journey-level plumber and/or steamfitter which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship programApprentice 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 basisAdditional Knowledge:​​​​​​​Working knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing and steam fitting tradeWorking knowledge of applicable plumbing code regulationsWorking knowledge of the mathematics of the plumbing tradeWorking knowledge of hot water and steam heating systems and control devicesAbility to plan, lay out and complete plumbing and steam fitting workAbility to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specificationsAbility to understand and carry out oral and written instructionsAbility to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the plumbing and
steam fitting tradeAbility to do moderately heavy lifting and to stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to prioritize and communicate with multiple internal and external vendors
and departments to facilitate operationsResponsibilities:
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 troubleFollowing 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 requiredMakes necessary repairs or adjustments or directs others in performing such
activitiesInstalls or directs the installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances following
diagrams, codes and previous experiencePlans 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 codesReviews building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installationLocates 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 fittingsAccording to plan measures, cuts, threads and bends pipe to required angleAssembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipefittingsJoins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or
cemented jointsTests pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure
gaugesMay weld holding fixtures to steel membersMay draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from oral or written
instructions to accomplish the projectFrom blueprints or specifications may estimate labor, materials, tools and
equipment necessary for the projectAssembles materials, tools and equipment required to complete the work
according to plansWorking knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the
activity of State wards under the supervision of a Plumber and SteamfitterWorking knowledge of the practices and techniques of welding, brazing and
soldering not requiring complex planning or use of special proceduresAbility to estimate labor, material requirements and costs of plumbing workWater Softener installation and repairSprinkler testing and repairPhoto mixing valve and equipment repairMaintain Non-hazardous waste systems for proper working and disposalAbility to weld, braze and solder using gas and arc welding equipmentWork directly with multiple departments, particularly with EH&S and the NYS Fire Inspectors to ensure proper compliance and supportOrganizing and tracking of vendor inspections of building systems, various equipment
and plumbing and heating units for NYS code complianceCustomer service skills and independent time management and ability to prioritize
emergency and non-emergency situations as requiredAbility to communicate and work with multiple businesses and suppliersFamiliar with MS Office suites and Unimarket for purchasing and inventory controlComputer skills required for purchasing, inspection, maintaining, tracking, and receivingSafety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and
protocolsOperates snow removal equipmentAssist in setup and dismantle of senior show walls, poster boards, display apparatus for
campus eventsAssist facilities with rehabilitation of various spaces for department projectsPerform additional duties and assist with special projects as assignedAbout Alfred University:
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