Job Description

Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter)

Position Information

Position Title: Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter)
Department: Campus Operations
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Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter) position is located within the Facilities Department at the University.

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for :

• Install plumbing systems
• Plan and layout of piping systems and new fixture installation
• Repair of plumbing and steam systems including troubleshooting plumbing and heating systems/equipment
• Work with other plumber/steamfitters as well as semi-skilled and unskilled employees in small group projects
• Read blueprints, plan, and layout work procedures to make repairs and plan new installations or alterations to existing installations of high and low pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases.
• Collect the relevant information to estimate labor and material requirements for routine work and projects.
• Diagnose malfunctions in fixtures or equipment and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble.
• Support the growing plumbing, HVAC , and sprinkler system maintenance needs of the campus community.
• Lead a group of maintenance assistants and maintenance helpers.
• Repair, maintains and installs plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, shower baths, commodes, drinking fountains, gas and water meters, gas hot water heaters and other appliance and heating systems.
• Must at a journey level have a working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing and steam fitting trade. Must understand and apply plumbing codes.

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive:
Four years of full-time experience in plumbing 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 plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA Universal Certification
• Fall Arrest training
• Confined Space Training
• Lock-out/Tag-out training
• Must have NYSDOH Backflow testing Certification

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to perform all the duties of this position as outlined in the Position Summary. Bending, twisting, ability to move/transport 50 pounds, ascend/descend ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Salary Range
$50,425

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Chris Fuerch
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Supervisor 2
Contact's Email: cfuerch@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-598-1007

Posting Dates

Posted: 12/30/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:

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Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship,

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