Maintenance Assistant (Plumber and Steamfitter) - SUNY Oneonta

TITLE: Maintenance Assistant (Plumber and Steamfitter)

UNIT: 03

CLASS: Non-competitive

SALARY: $44,560

DATE POSTED: 09/28/2026

POST UNTIL: 10/30/26

DUTIES

Working from blueprints, drawings, and oral and written instructions, and using standard hand and power tools and shop equipment, performs a variety of semiskilled repair, alteration, and installation activities in the plumbing and steamfitting trade, including:

• Repairing and maintaining piping systems by replacing defective pipe by cutting, bending, threading and assembling pipe, and by soldering and caulking leaks and broken pipes.
• Opening clogged drains with plumber's snake or vacuum plunger.
• Replacing worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps.
• Cutting passage holes in walls and floors through which pipe is to pass.
• Covering steam lines with thermal insulation.
• Following specifications, repairing and regulating water mixers, thermostats and other fixtures, and repairing steam equipment.
• Installing pipes, fittings, and fixtures with layout and materials provided by the supervisor.
• Performing other related duties consistent with the Maintenance Assistant (Plumber and Steamfitter) classification standard as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of full-time experience in plumbing and/or steamfitting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two year technical school course in the plumbing and/or steamfitting trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses in plumbing or steamfitting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services..

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

REMARKS

This is a full-time permanent position. The assigned shift is 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Holiday work may be required based on operational needs.

Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate 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. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position safely and satisfactorily and will be required to demonstrate this ability during the skills assessment portion of the interview. A good time and attendance record is essential. Employees who believe they are eligible to apply for this position under applicable Civil Service Laws and are interested in applying for consideration for appointment to this position are required to file appropriate notice of such interest by 10/30/2026.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.