Control Tech/Plumber Apprentice

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a values-based organization as a Plumber Apprentice, where you'll assist in installing and troubleshooting advanced building management systems. This role offers hands-on training and the opportunity to become a Journeyperson Control Technician upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values truth, respect, and teamwork, while ensuring a safe workplace. With a starting pay of $22.26 per hour, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in the plumbing and control field.

Qualifications

• Must belong to the local Plumbers and Steamfitters Union or be able to join within 30 days.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and wear safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyperson Control Technician in installing and troubleshooting systems.
• Gain knowledge and experience during the training period.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and maintenance

Excellent verbal and written skills

Customer relations skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Control Tech/Plumber Apprentice

***NOT AVAILABLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP***

Assist Journeyperson Control Technician in installing and troubleshooting pneumatic and direct digital building management systems, as well as electronic HVAC temperature controls, within university facilities. Gain knowledge and experience during the training period. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, employee will be classified as a Journeyperson Control Technician.

Ours is a values-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. IPP employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

This position is covered by the BTC Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting rate of pay for a Plumber Apprentice is $22.26.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written skills, customer relations skills, and the ability to work in a team environment
• Must belong to the local Plumbers and Steamfitters Union or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Must be able to wear respirator and other employer-provided safety and PPE
• Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt
• Availability to work overtime as duties require, including weekends
• Possibility of shift work
• Able to ascend and descend heights and have agility and freedom of movement
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Able to move easily in confined spaces
• Ability to wear a respirator and other employer-provided safety equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in the plumbing/control field and formal training beyond high school strongly desired