Trades Generalist (Plumber)

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks a journeyman plumber/steam fitter to perform and supervise installation, alteration and repair of plumbing, medical gas, heating and HVAC systems in University Hospital and related buildings.

The role requires reading plans and specs, welding as needed, and maintaining compliance with state and federal safety codes. Valid NYS driver’s license is required and candidates may need respirator use.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in the plumbing trade or equivalent training.
• Two years of maintenance or related mechanical work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman plumbing/steam fitting work and supervise others.
• Install, alter, and repair kitchen and patient care equipment, medical gas systems, pipes, fittings and fixtures.
• Operate welding on metals including steel, iron, brass and aluminum.
• Work on heating, domestic water, drainage, and HVAC systems.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications; ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Plan reading

Supervision

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Electric arc welding

Gas welding

Job description

Job Summary

Performs journeyman plumbing/steam fitting work and frequently supervises others in the installation, alteration and repair of kitchen and patient care equipment, medical gas systems, pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, heating control, domestic water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Performs semi-skilled welding works on a variety of metals including steel, iron, brass and aluminum using electric arc and gas welding equipment to maintain and repair metal equipment parts and assemblies. Performs semi-skilled HVAC work such as steam and hydronic systems chilled water systems and unit heaters. Must demonstrate working knowledge of theory practice, techniques, applicable standards and tools, materials and equipment used in the primary and assigned trades. Patients, guests, visitors, and all other customers within University Hospital and associated buildings use these systems. Must have working knowledge of applicable plumbing code regulations, mathematics of plumbing, welding and HVAC trades, ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications; working knowledge of hot water and steam heating systems and control devices; ability to perform moderately heavy lifting, stoop, bend, stretch and stand for long periods of time. Position may require the use of a respirator to comply with State & Federal Safety Health Codes. Reassignment offers are contingent upon satisfactory evaluation from the Employee Health Office. Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license.

Job Summary

Performs journeyman plumbing/steam fitting work and frequently supervises others in the installation, alteration and repair of kitchen and patient care equipment, medical gas systems, pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, heating control, domestic water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Performs semi-skilled welding works on a variety of metals including steel, iron, brass and aluminum using electric arc and gas welding equipment to maintain and repair metal equipment parts and assemblies. Performs semi-skilled HVAC work such as steam and hydronic systems chilled water systems and unit heaters. Must demonstrate working knowledge of theory practice, techniques, applicable standards and tools, materials and equipment used in the primary and assigned trades. Patients, guests, visitors, and all other customers within University Hospital and associated buildings use these systems. Must have working knowledge of applicable plumbing code regulations, mathematics of plumbing, welding and HVAC trades, ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications; working knowledge of hot water and steam heating systems and control devices; ability to perform moderately heavy lifting, stoop, bend, stretch and stand for long periods of time. Position may require the use of a respirator to comply with State & Federal Safety Health Codes. Reassignment offers are contingent upon satisfactory evaluation from the Employee Health Office. Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience in the plumbing trade 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 skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work in related trades of Carpentry and Electrical under the supervision of a skilled tradesman or completion of an appropriate two year technical school course.

Work Days

Monday- Friday, 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM, possible call in on nights & weekends

Message To Applicants

Position Status: Varies

Salary: $61,694

Schedule based on a 40 hour work week.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources