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Job Description

Overview

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant, Plumber & Steamfitter. This role involves performing semiskilled work in the installation, alteration, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures for various systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform semiskilled repair, alteration, and installation activities in plumbing and steamfitting.
  • Repair and maintain piping systems by cutting, bending, threading, and assembling pipe.
  • Solder and caulk leaks and broken pipes.
  • Open clogged drains using plumber’s snake or vacuum plunger.
  • Replace worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps.
  • Cut passage holes in walls and floors for pipe installation.
  • Cover steam lines with thermal insulation.
  • Repair and regulate water mixers, thermostats, and other fixtures.
  • Repair steam equipment such as steam tables and dishwashing machines.
  • Install pipes, fittings, and fixtures according to provided layout and materials.

Requirements

  • Two years of full-time experience in plumbing and/or steamfitting work under supervision.
  • Completion of a two-year technical school course in plumbing and/or steamfitting.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training in plumbing or steamfitting.
  • Valid New York State driver's license when required to operate motor vehicles.
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