Plumber Steamfitter - Board of Education

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is skilled work of the plumbing and steam fitting trades at the journeyperson level. Work involves the installation, maintenance and repair of piping, heating equipment, plumbing systems and related accessories.

Work is performed in accordance with standard plumbing and steam fitting practices, with assignments received orally or in writing. An employee is responsible for determining materials and work methods necessary for effective completion of assigned tasks. Work is reviewed and inspected by the Supervisor for Technical Maintenance, or an assigned foreperson for quality and compliance with trade regulations.

Work location: Shop at 375 Quinnipiac Ave, and all BOE facilities throughout the city.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cuts openings for pipes in walls, floors and ceilings; bends, cuts and threads pipes.
• Installs, maintains and repairs components of plumbing systems.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces components of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Inspects plumbing and heating equipment for possible defects using standard testing devices.
• Estimates, reports and maintains records of time and materials required for job performance.
• Maintains piping systems by opening clogged drains with a plunger or other power equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs valves, faucets, traps, sinks, washbowls, sewers, vents and other sanitary fixtures.
• Installs and services sump pumps, ejectors pumps and condensate tanks.
• Installs gas and electronic hot water tanks.
• Inspects and maintains heat exchanges, shot feeders, condensate traps and circulators, including floor mounted.
• Inspects, installs and maintains all gas installations.
• Inspects, installs and maintains boilers and related equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school and 5 to 7 years of experience in plumbing and steam fitting trades; or any equivalent combination of training or experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and practices of the plumbing and heating trades.
• Thorough knowledge of established regulations and codes pertaining to the plumbing and steam fitting trades.
• Ability to understand and work from general instructions and specifications, and follow blueprints and sketches.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment of the plumbing and steam fitting trades.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The candidate is required to have a journeyman's plumber and steamfitter license issued by the State of Connecticut by time of hire.

Minimum license:

• P-2 -- UNLIMITED JOURNEYPERSON PLUMBER

and/or

• S-2 -- UNLIMITED HEATING, PIPING, AND COOLING JOURNEYPERSON

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "General Fund," tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 777, UA Plumbers & Steamfitters.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather a MERF pension plan administered by the State of Connecticut, contributing 10% of salary.

Selection Plan

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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