Structure Maintainer E (Plumber) (Provisional)*

Responsibilities

Structure Maintainers – Group E, under general supervision, perform plumbing work in MTA New York City Transit’s subway, surface and elevated structures, including stations, enclosures, tunnel and related buildings. They install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures in toilets, sink rooms and heating systems; clean, test, dismantle, install and repair pipes, fixtures, vents and hot water heaters; keep records, perform other structural work when necessary, including incidental painting; may serve as a flagger and respond appropriately to signals on the tracks; load, unload and drive vans and trucks; and perform related work.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year full-time apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade recognized by the N.Y. State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor, or any state apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor;
• Four years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade;
• Two years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:
• Two years of full-time experience as a helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the plumbing trade;
• Graduation from an approved trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in plumbing or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in plumbing;
• An Associate degree or a higher degree in plumbing, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• You must meet one of the following requirements:
• Graduation from a four-year full-time apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade recognized by the N.Y. State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor, or any state apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor;
• Four years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade;
• Two years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:
• Two years of full-time experience as a helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the plumbing trade;
• Graduation from an approved trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in plumbing or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in plumbing;
• An Associate degree or a higher degree in plumbing, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.

Special Working Conditions

Structure Maintainers – Group E may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year full-time apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade recognized by the N.Y. State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor, or any state apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor;
• Four years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade;
• Two years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:
• Two years of full-time experience as a helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the plumbing trade;
• Graduation from an approved trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in plumbing or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in plumbing;
• An Associate degree or a higher degree in plumbing, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.

Medical Requirement

You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to perform the essential functions of the job.

Drug Screening Requirement

You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed, and if appointed, you will be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of your employment. Additionally, if you have tested positive on a drug or alcohol test or had a refusal to test during pre-employment or while employed by a Federal DOT-regulated employer during the applicable period, you must have completed the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral and education/treatment process required by federal law in order to be appointed to this safety-sensitive position.