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Overview

The Pipefitter Supervisor position at the VHA New York Harbor Brooklyn Healthcare System involves supervising pipefitters and plumbers within the Maintenance & Repair section. The role requires effective management of various gas systems and equipment, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise pipefitters and plumbers in the Plumbing Shop.
  • Manage the operation and maintenance of gas systems and equipment.
  • Coordinate work with various departments and outside service vendors.
  • Diagnose, plan, and complete projects involving major systems.
  • Ensure adherence to preventive maintenance and documentation standards.
  • Support and explain management programs and recommend performance ratings.
  • Advise and counsel workers on new techniques and resolve grievances.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must show evidence of training or experience relevant to the position.
  • Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
  • Experience with equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining tools and equipment.
  • Physical capability to lift heavy objects and work in confined spaces.
  • Must be in good physical condition to respond to emergency situations.

Additional Information

  • Work schedule is from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
  • Position involves both indoor and outdoor work, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
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How this job compares in Queens, NY

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New York currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$42/hr across 110 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Queens, NY

Queens, NY currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 165 other active welding openings from 107 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Queens, or widen the search to New York.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs currently has 1 other opening live in New York, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (16), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (8), and Veterans Health Administration (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Bronx at $43/hr, New York at $40/hr, and Brooklyn at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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