Full-Time Plumber (71124)

Salary : $35.30 Hourly

Location : NY, NY

Job Type : Full-Time Staff

Job Number : 202400089

Departments : Finance & Administration

Divisions : Off of Facilities Management

Opening Date : 10 / 09 / 2024

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world.

A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York.

On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time : climate change.

Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

Pratt Institute is seeking a Full-Time Plumber to join its Facilities Management Team at our Brooklyn campus who will perform duties in support of the maintenance and upkeep of Pratt's buildings, grounds and mechanical equipment.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of all plumbing repairs, replacements and installations; maintain water, gas, steam, waste, feed and return lines, and drainage systems while observing all safety measures.

They must be reliable and deft as well as possess great attention to detail in completing their duties.

If you are looking for a new opportunity to help enhance the quality of our physical facilities, then we want to hear from you!

Examples of Duties

Perform all plumbing repairs, replacements, and installations; maintain water, gas, steam, waste, feed and return lines, and drainage systems;

and replace, maintains, and repair fittings as used in the Institute, including domestic plumbing.

• Repair, maintain, and replace drainage pipe in tubs, sinks, and toilets; cut thread and fit pipe up to two (2) inches; and replace pipe and use proper supports and hangers.
• Conduct repairs to units such as renewing seats, packing, washers, flushometers, and other working parts.
• Use hand tools required in a normal plumbing practice (i.e., snakes, plungers, multiple adapters, chisels, pullers, chain cutters, pipe cutters, pipe clamps, wrenches, key wrenches, files, hammers, mallets, saws, wipers, swaging tools, screw drivers, tubing cutters, pipe hangers, flare tools, pliers, basin wrenches, rulers, awls, squares, sledge hammers, crowbars, grinders, nipples, levels, chalk lines, and small electric hand tools).
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education :

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Completion of an approved trade school including courses in basic plan reading and job estimation preferred.

Experience :

Must have at least five (5) years' experience in the field.

Knowledge, Skills and License :

• NYS Driver License required.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
• Must have the ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of cultural competence.

Supplemental Information

• Please submit your cover letter and resume.
• If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our online reference tool system.

At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D

Company Sponsored Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)

Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)

Disability (NYS)

Short Term Disability (Voluntary)

Long Term Disability

Union Pension Plan

Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Do you have a valid NYS Driver's license?

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Do you have at least 3 years of experience as a plumber?

Required Question