Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Plumber)

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class performs a wide variety of journeyman level plumbing maintenance and installation work, including the laying out of jobs sufficiently complex to require advance planning and the maintenance of necessary supplies and records. Work is performed with considerable independence, but in most instances, results from written or oral instructions. The incumbent may function as a lead worker on specific projects or as part of a crew and may supervise a number of lower level maintenance and labor employees. The journeyman is fully proficient in the skills and practices of the trade, with the full knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques. The journeyman assists in the planning of repairs and alterations, making estimates of material costs and staffing requirements. Responsibilities also include determining methods, techniques, materials, and devices best suited to complete projects. Work at this level may be completed with little or no check during progress or on completion. Supervisor may check overall work to see that it meets trade standards. Supervision may be exercised over lower-level maintenance personnel. Does related work as required.  

Either: 

(a) high school or equivalency diploma and four years experience in the trade; or

(b) four years full-time experience under a journeyman which provided training and experience equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.

1. Possess and maintain valid New York State driver’s license. Depending on work assignment, may be required to possess a CDL license.

2. Depending on work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety.

1. Apprenticeship training in plumbing, or training gained by the completion of technical courses in the trade or at a school, institute or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year for year basis.

2. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.

3. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.