Plumber (Temporary)

About the role

Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Named for civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers (1925–1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high-quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.

Under supervision, the Plumber performs work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of piping for gas, potable water, plumbing, and drainage systems; may serve as a licensed plumber, making applications, obtaining permits and approvals required by rule, regulation, and/or statute; and performs related work. Duties include installing, maintaining, and repairing piping of all kinds for water, gas, storm, waste, soil, and vent systems; setting, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances; determining and requisitioning job materials while work is in progress; supervising and being responsible for the work of Plumber's Helpers; and, in the temporary absence of the supervisor, performing the duties of that position. When assigned as a licensed plumber, obtains written building permits for plumbing work; conducts and/or witnesses tests on plumbing and gas piping systems; prepares applications, reports, notices, and other documents; and prepares sketches, drawings, and layouts as required. This is a temporary, full-time assignment to assist with plumbing maintenance, repairs, and related work throughout the College's facilities. Temporary appointments are renewed quarterly for a maximum of one year; temporary service is not an assurance of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems throughout the College's buildings and facilities.
• Identify and repair leaks in pipes, faucets, toilets, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Clear clogged drains, sinks, toilets, and waste lines using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Install, replace, and repair plumbing fixtures, valves, pipes, fittings, and related components.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment.
• Respond to plumbing service requests and assist with emergency plumbing repairs as needed.
• Inspect plumbing systems to identify potential problems and report necessary repairs.
• Assist with water supply, drainage, and other plumbing system maintenance.
• Use plumbing tools, equipment, and materials safely and appropriately.
• Follow established safety procedures, applicable plumbing codes, and College maintenance guidelines.
• Coordinate with Facilities staff and other trades to complete maintenance and repair assignments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and properly store tools and equipment.
• Report completed work, outstanding issues, and additional maintenance needs to the designated supervisor.
• Assist with plumbing-related renovations, installations, and minor facility improvement projects as assigned.
• Perform other plumbing-related duties within the scope of the assignment as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber; or
• Not less than three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber's helper or apprentice, or plumbing training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school, or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five (5) years of acceptable plumber experience. Each year of plumber's helper or apprentice experience, or approved plumbing training, is equivalent to six months of satisfactory plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years. Less than a full year of helper/apprentice experience or approved training receives prorated credit.
• For assignment as a licensed plumber, must possess and maintain the license(s) required to perform those duties.
• At the time of appointment, must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Moving violations, license suspensions, or an accident record may be disqualifying.

Pay

Hourly rate: $66.08 (FLSA non-exempt).

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work-hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.