*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of piping of gas, potable water, plumbing and drainage systems.
- Install, maintain and repair piping of all kinds for water, gas, storm, waste, oil and vent systems.
- Set, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, equipment and appurtenances.
- Determine and requisition job materials while work is in progress.
- Obtain written building permits for plumbing work to be performed.
- Conduct and/or witness tests on plumbing and gas piping systems.
- Prepare applications, reports, notices, sketches, layouts and other required documents.
- Supervise the work of Plumber’s Helpers and in the absence of supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 625622.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 625622 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

www.nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

(1) Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber acquired within the last ten years; or
(2) Not less than three years of full-time satisfactory experience described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time experience as a plumber’s helper or apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable plumber experience.
The apprenticeship must be recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor or any apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The schooling must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency. Each year of helper or apprentice experience, or approved schooling is equivalent to six months of satisfactory plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years of satisfactory experience.
Driver License Requirement: You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Plumbers or who filed and took the Plumber Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 3560 or 3090). 1. Experience repairing drinking fountains, showers, sprinklers and irrigation systems. 2. Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. 3. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.