Maintenance Assistant (Plumber & Steamfitter)

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Date Posted 08/20/26

Applications Due08/30/26

Vacancy ID222184

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AgencyBinghamton University

TitleMaintenance Assistant (Plumber & Steamfitter)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Parkway

City Vestal

StateNY

Zip Code13902

Duties Description A Maintenance Assistant (Plumber) performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair and related activities as assigned in the Plumbing Department. The initial work assignment for this position will consist of routine repair and/or modification of facilities typically associated with the plumbing trade. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to, working from plans, diagrams, oral and written instructions, to perform routine maintenance, repair, and installation in the plumbing trade under the direct or indirect supervision of a journeyman plumber. Maintenance Assistants (Plumber) use hand and portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the plumbing trade. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (Maximo), KRONOS time management system, and purchasing system as implemented in their area and on their level. They may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment. Additional typical assigned duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting plumber in layout of sprinkler systems.
• Performing maintenance on PRVs.
• Unplugging sewer lines.
• Installing plumbing fixtures.
• Isolating and repairing water line breaks.
• Installing copper, plastic, galvanized, cast iron, black iron, glass and stainless steel pipe and fittings.
• Perform maintenance on gym equipment.
• Assist in pool maintenance.
• Aid in maintenance and installation of kitchen equipment.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have two years of full-time experience of plumbing work under the supervision of a skilled plumber and steamfitter or the completion of an appropriate two year technical school and possess the following additional job skills:

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment, and material of the plumbing trade. • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to supervise the activities of a subordinate staff.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Additional Comments The initial assignment for this position will be in the Plumbing Shop on the 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift. Position works Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. Since the nature of the campus requires continuous service and emergencies may arise during other than normal work hours, employee in this position will be required to provide a home telephone number and be willing to accept emergency call-ins and overtime work when necessary. The successful candidate for this position will be deemed as a university essential employee

The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the welfare of students and activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

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Name Binghamton University

Telephone 607-777-2187

Fax

Email Address canvass@binghamton.edu

Address

Street 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13903

Notes on Applying*Interested candidates should submit a Binghamton University Employment application to the Office of Human Resources in person or by email to canvass@binghamton.edu.

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/bu_employ_app_accessible.pdf

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