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Structure Maintainer E (Plumber) (Provisional)


Company : MTA


Location : Brooklyn, NY


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Structure Maintainer E (Plumber) (Provisional) Job ID: 12526 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: NYC Transit Authority Date Posted: Jan 7, 2026 Description Job Description Job Title: Structure Maintainer u2013 Group E (Plumber) Job ID : 12526 Location : Various Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Information : Last Date of Filing: Until Filled Authority: TA Department: Subway Division/ Unit: Maintenance of Way/Infrastructure Reports to: Supervision Work Location: Various Hours of Work: Various If you are hired into this position, you must pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list for this title to obtain permanent civil service status Compensation : Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Structure Maintainer - Group E is $37.16 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $43.72 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan. Responsibilities : Structure Maintainers u2013 Group E , under general supervision, perform plumbing work in MTA New York City Transitu2019s subway, surface and elevated structures, including stations, enclosures, tunnel and related buildings. They install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures in toilets, sink rooms and heating systems; clean, test, dismantle, install and repair pipes, fixtures, vents and hot water heaters; keep records, perform other structural work when necessary, including incidental painting; may serve as a flagger and respond appropriately to signals on the tracks; load, unload and drive vans and trucks; and perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Structure Maintainers u2013 Group E and environmental conditions experienced are: crouching while working in confined spaces; climbing and descending ladders and stairs; distinguishing colors of lights; making visual and tactile inspections; using hand tools; responding to sounds and warning bells; lifting and carrying heavy tools and equipment; wearing a respirator; and working outdoors in all weather conditions. Education and Experience Requirements : Y ou must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Graduation from a four-year full-time apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade recognized by the N.Y. State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor, or any state apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; or 2. Two years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. fully-trained , knowledgeable, proficient and competent) as a plumber in the plumbing trade, preceded by one of the following: a. Two years of full-time experience as a helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the plumbing trade; or b. Graduation from an approved trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in plumbing or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours; or c. Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in plumbing; or d. An Associate degree or a higher degree in plumbing, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university. The vocational high school, technical school, or trade school must be approved by a Stateu2019s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). How to Apply: If you meet the License Requirements above, you can submit an online application by clicking on the