Shire Veteran Jobs

Location: Troy, NY Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Mon Mar 31 2025 Job Description:

• Procures, installs, assembles, maintains, and repairs pipe fittings on plumbing fixtures, sinks, toilets, showers, traps, drains, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, hot water and steam systems, natural gas systems, sanitary drains, fire sprinkler systems, and domestic cold water systems.

• Cuts, bends, threads, welds, solders, and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies

• Install sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, hot water heaters, drinking fountains, and related plumbing and mechanical fixtures

• Repairs leaks and opens clogged drains

• Helps with repairs, replaces, and maintains boilers, hot water heaters, cooling equipment/components, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, tanks, sumps, traps, and vents

• Performs preventive maintenance and scheduled testing for building fire sprinkler systems

• Helps with bi-annual heating and cooling system changeovers

• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, local and NYS codes, and verifies system is realigned for operational readiness

• Maintains an adequate inventory of parts required for timely repairs

• Stores and utilizes chemicals, gases, and equipment in a safe/compliant manner, including maintaining MSDS sheets

• Plans scheduled maintenance, creates materials lists, and requisitions materials and equipment

• Maintains all aspects of plumbing and mechanical systems at the facilities to comply with NYS Building and Fire Codes

• Maintains all plumbing tools and maintenance equipment in a good and safe working order per manufacturers recommendations

• Maintain a proper inventory of plumbing tools associated with the trade

• Performs all plumbing and maintenance work assigned in accordance with applicable safety precautions/procedures

• Communicate with Public Safety and Staff via 2-way radio communication

• Receive, complete, and submit all work order processing documentation accurately and on time

• Snow removal using shovels and/or equipment as assigned: May include off hours scheduling in accordance with BSEIU Local 51 Contract

• All other general maintenance duties as assigned

The estimated wage is $25.39 per hour for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Job Requirements:

• A trade school or vocational high school diploma is required or experience through a recognized apprenticeship program or a combination of both

• Five years experience as a plumber / maintenance

• Must be familiar with various plumbing and mechanical systems, including heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, hot water and steam systems, natural gas systems, sanitary systems, fire sprinkler systems, and domestic cold water systems.

• Must have knowledge of pipe fittings, valves, and specialties to include material and types

• Must be able to cut, bend, thread, weld, solder, and fit pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies

• Must have highly developed mechanical ability and aptitude

• Must have a basic understanding of electricity/electronics and be able to properly use a multi-meter

• Must be familiar with terminology of the trade

• Must have complete knowledge of materials related to plumbing and mechanical systems

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

• Must have a basic knowledge of local and NYS Plumbing, Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Fire Codes

• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 51 lbs without assistance

• Must be able to work from heights, including mechanical lifting devices

• Must be able to read instructions and safety rules, write sentences, communicate verbally and follow instructions

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

• Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, sit, kneel, climb and crawl

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be available for emergency call-ins

• Valid NYS driver's license is required

  Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.

• Reports to: Senior Director of Facilities Maintenance and Planning

COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.