Plumber's Helper
Company
NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Plumber's Helper
• NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted On: 04/30/2026
• Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
• Exam May Be Required
Department
Heating Mgmt & Svcs Dept
Salary Range:
$44.78 – $44.78
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Job Description
Under the direction of a Plumber, will assist with emergencies of routine and scheduled plumbing repairs of resident and public space. The duties will include but are not limited to the following:
1. Prepare for PHAS; and correct PHAS deficiencies.
2. Assist Plumber with the following related tasks: perform work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of piping of gas, potable water, plumbing, heating and drainage system. Install, maintain, and repair piping for water, gas, storm, waste, soil and vent systems. Set, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and accessories.
3. Carry tools, working materials and equipment; and prepare the work location. Move heavy valves, piping and fixtures. Cut, drill or prepare openings as maybe necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes and fixtures; clean work area.
Notes:
1. Travel throughout the five boroughs is required for this position.
2. This position requires a valid driver's license.
NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Plumber's Helper title on 5/04/2022. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.
PLUMBER'S HELPER - 91916
Minimum Qualifications
1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber's helper or apprentice plumber or;
2. Not less than one year of experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient plumbing training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable plumber's helper or apprentice 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 a recognized accrediting organization. Each year of approved, relevant training is equivalent to six months of full-time satisfactory plumber's helper or apprentice plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years of satisfactory experience.
55a Program
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
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.
Save
Job ID
777587
Posted until
05/09/2026
Title code
91916
Civil service title
PLUMBER'S HELPER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Plumber's Helper
• Experience Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
Heating Mgt-Operations
• Category:
Building Operations & Maintenance
Plumber's Helper
• NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted On: 04/30/2026
• Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
• Exam May Be Required
Department
Heating Mgmt & Svcs Dept
Salary Range:
$44.78 – $44.78
Save
Job Description
Under the direction of a Plumber, will assist with emergencies of routine and scheduled plumbing repairs of resident and public space. The duties will include but are not limited to the following:
1. Prepare for PHAS; and correct PHAS deficiencies.
2. Assist Plumber with the following related tasks: perform work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of piping of gas, potable water, plumbing, heating and drainage system. Install, maintain, and repair piping for water, gas, storm, waste, soil and vent systems. Set, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and accessories.
3. Carry tools, working materials and equipment; and prepare the work location. Move heavy valves, piping and fixtures. Cut, drill or prepare openings as maybe necessary for the installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes and fixtures; clean work area.
Notes:
1. Travel throughout the five boroughs is required for this position.
2. This position requires a valid driver's license.
NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Plumber's Helper title on 5/04/2022. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.
PLUMBER'S HELPER - 91916
Minimum Qualifications
1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber's helper or apprentice plumber or;
2. Not less than one year of experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient plumbing training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable plumber's helper or apprentice 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 a recognized accrediting organization. Each year of approved, relevant training is equivalent to six months of full-time satisfactory plumber's helper or apprentice plumber experience, up to a maximum of two years of satisfactory experience.
55a Program
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
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.
Save
Job ID
777587
Posted until
05/09/2026
Title code
91916
Civil service title
PLUMBER'S HELPER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Plumber's Helper
• Experience Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
Heating Mgt-Operations
• Category:
Building Operations & Maintenance
Plumber's Helper
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