Trades Generalist (Plumber)
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Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. Candidate will be required to obtain a Class B permit issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle within 30 days of appointment and must obtain a Class B license as a condition of satisfactory completion of the probationary period. The preferred candidate will have experience working under a journey level Plumber or have apprenticeship training in the plumbing trade. Preferred experience includes the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial plumbing systems and fixtures. The preferred candidates will also have some experience in other recognized skilled trades such as electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.Duties Description Responsible for the maintenance, operation and repair of Plumbing equipment. While the employee will mostly work on Plumbing equipment may also be required to work on mechanical, refrigeration, HVAC, and general building repair. Additional Comments This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 1 Teamsters position: Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.Dental and Vision Coverage.13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th. Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals. Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.Sick Leave Incentive Plan - Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan. Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement. Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at ...@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) ###-####.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Michelle Telephone 518-###-#### Fax 518-###-#### Email Address ...@thruway.ny.gov AddressStreet 200 Southern Blvd City Albany State NY Zip Code 12209 Notes on Applying If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and title of the position you are applying for in your email.