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Human Resources
All resumes and references should be sent to:
Kathy Finch, Personnel & Benefits Administrator
City Hall, Room 105
Schenectady, New York 12305
-or- emailed to kfinch@schenectadyny.gov
-or- faxed to (518) 382-5113.
Please note: The City of Schenectady is only accepting
applications for posted positions. If there are no
current postings, no applications will be accepted.
Upcoming employment examinations with the
Civil Service Commission can be found
here.
Application (printable .pdf file).
Current Employment Opportunities:
Plumber's Helper
There is one full-time opening for a permanent
Plumber's Helper position in the Water Department.
The starting salary is $40,485.
For job description and minimum qualifications, see below.
Completed applications and licenses need to be received in
the Personnel & Benefits Office (City Hall, Room 105) by
4:00 PM March 10, 2010.
Job
Description/Minimum Qualifications:
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is skilled work
involving responsibility for efficient performance of a
variety of plumbing, maintenance and steam fitting tasks
requiring a thorough knowledge of the trade. General
instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed
from the Plumber and/or the head of the Water Department.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Aids and assists the Plumber
with the following:
Water meter
reading, installation, maintenance and replacement;
Does wet taps on City water
mains (1inch);
Installs and repairs fixtures
such as lavatory facilities, drinking fountains and sprinkler systems;
Maintains and repairs
plumbing in municipal owned buildings;
Inspects installation
plumbing work within the jurisdiction;
Repairs and maintains water
pumping station and reservoir;
Cuts, bends, threads and
assembles pipes;
Installs
and repairs
pipes and valves in heating systems;
Maintains tools to keep them
in good working
order; i.e.: tapping machines;
Clears stoppages in waste,
sub soil and other drains;
Repairs and installs steam
equipment.
Does work in other trades
occasionally;
Performs a variety of related
work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the common
practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of
the trade; ability to work from plans and specifications and
to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; familiarity
with local plumbing
ordinances; good motor and hand and eye
coordination; manual dexterity; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(A)
Completion of a trade school
specializing in plumbing and one year of experience as a
Master plumber; OR
(B)
Two years of experience as a
licensed plumber; OR
(C)
An equivalent combination of
training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and
(B) above.
NOTE: At the time of
appointment, must present evidence of successful completion
of the New York State Licensing Examination for Master
Plumber.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications not received in the proper office
by the specified time limit WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Be
sure your application is turned in to HR Director Kathy
Finch, not any other office.
The City of Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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