About the Department

The Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) performs journey-level plumbing and steam fitting work. This entails installations, alterations, and repairs of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating control, domestic water and wastewater systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. They may supervise others or function as a supervisor in the absence of their direct supervisor.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

Performs heavy labor including bending, standing, stooping for extended periods, will work from ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment including bucket trucks & scissor lifts to address overhead & below grade piping in trenches & confined spaces.
Plans work procedures to make repairs & order replacement parts indicating quality, type, and other required materials. Must fully understand technical manuals, codes and diagrams to accomplish these tasks
Inspects and/or repair toilets, sinks, and showers with all associated accessories including flush valves, faucets and mixing valves, as well as supply lines from the main water source to the fixture, including backflow prevention devices, and all waste lines & fixtures out to and including the main sewer line
Installs and maintains sump pumps, sewage pumps, circulating pumps, booster pumps, fire hydrants, gas lines, main water lines, sewer lines & water main valves, & maintenance of swimming pools
Supervises/trains/instructs employees as needs dictate or in the absence of Maintenance Supervisor 1

Operating Needs:

Basic computer skills for work orders and PM Schedules
Available for scheduled overtime and be available to support 24/7 utility responsibilities
Knowledge of ability to obtain it to maintain all equipment related to this trade
Must exhibit welding and brazing skills in all positions and operate gas and electric welding including MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene
Ability to work in a diverse college community in a team orientated environment

Minimum Qualifications

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 class room 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 a C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of cold and hot water distribution systems.
Knowledge of venting and drainage, both gravity and forced.
Knowledge of sprinklers, fire pumps and other life safety equipment.
Must be able to obtain Supervisor Certification for asbestos removal.
NYS RPZ License.
Certified Pool Operator certification.
Familiarity with on-campus department locations and utilities systems.

Other Qualifications

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:30pm.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by June 16, 2026.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits as a Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.

Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. Medical coverage is effective for new employees 28 days after their start date. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Rates page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "CSEA."

Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the CSEA Employee Benefit Trust Fund page.

Retirement

NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) - Defined benefit plan; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.

Membership for full-time permanent employees is mandatory. Membership for employees who are temporary or part-time is optional. Appointees with an existing membership are required to continue it (or elect a new option).
For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the Benefits at a Glance.

Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our Fringe/Additional Benefits page or view the Benefits at a Glance.

For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the Benefits at a Glance for employees represented by CSEA.

Supplemental Questions

Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

I have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. and would not require sponsorship now or in the future
I have work authorization now, but would need sponsorship in the future
I would require sponsorship for a work visa

Are you 18 years or older?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: SUNY Brockport (NY)
Address: 350 New Campus Drive

Brockport, New York, 14420
Phone: (585) 395-2126
Website: brockport.edu