Plumber

Job ID: 9910

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Jamaica, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Engineer Structural - Plumbers

Date Posted: Jan 2, 2025

Description

Title: B&B Plumber

Department: Engineering

Post Date: 01/02/2025

Close Date: 01/16/2025

Hay Point Evaluation: N/A

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $43.00* (See Wage Progression Chart)

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Location: Various

Reports To: Foreman

Union Affiliation: S.M.A.R.T.-SMW

Summary

Responsible to work in either maintenance or construction crews, repairing, laying out and installing plumbing fixtures, and control equipment with applicable codes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Repair, layout and install plumbing fixtures, and control equipment with applicable codes.

• Install and maintain HVAC equipment.

• Read and follow schematics, diagrams or following all blueprints.

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, groove, press, assemble and install plumbing devices inside and outside of buildings or structures.

• Safe use of hand and power tools such as (but not limited to) hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, pipe threaders, hacksaws, drills, sanders and utility knives.

• Must be able to solder copper fittings using a heat source such as propone or MAP gas.

• Must be familiar with installation and maintenance of boilers, furnaces and other heating system components.

• Familiar with lockout/tagout procedures.

• Work will require heavy digging.

• Perform all other duties deemed as Plumbers work by the Chief Engineer, Engineering Department.

  Qualifications

• A four year high school diploma; or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accredited organization; or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).

• Prior plumbing experience or experience as an apprentice.

• Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to understand/apply plumbing principles, read schematics and troubleshoot problems.

• Must have mechanical ability to repair and install plumbing components.

• Must be able to use power tools.

• Must be familiar with the following systems: drainage, water, heating, pumping, sheet metal.

• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

• Trade school, vocational training in the plumbing field or NYC plumbing license.

• Experience in gas and oil burner servicing.

• Back-flow prevention certification.

• FDNY Certifications: F60, G60 and A35.

• Experience installing and repairing fire suppression systems.

• OSHA 30 or equivalent.

  Wage Progression

  Hired after 9/24/2014

  70% - 1st 365 Calendar Days ($30.10/hr)

  70% - 2nd 365 Calendar Days ($30.10/hr)

  75% - 3rd 365 Calendar Days ($32.25/hr)

  80% - 4th 365 Calendar Days ($34.40/hr)

  90% - 5th 365 Calendar Days ($38.70/hr)

  90% - 6th 365 Calendar Days ($38.70/hr)

  95% - 7th 365 Calendar Days ($40.85/hr)

  100% - After 2,555 Calendar Days ($43.00/hr)

  Internal hired prior to 9/24/2014:

  Wage Progression: 100% ($43.00/hr):

  1st 240 Days of Compensated Service 70%

  2nd 240 Days of Compensated Service 75%

  3rd 240 Days of Compensated Service 80%

  4th 240 Days of Compensated Service 90%

  5th 240 Days of Compensated Service 95%

  After 1200 Days of Compensated Service 100%

  Other Information

  In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

  The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.