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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Structure Maintainer E (Plumber) (Provisional)*

Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Posted 12/3/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Plumbing
Electrical knowledge
Forklift operation
Driving
Teamwork

Compensation

Salary Range

$77K - 91K a year

Responsibilities

Perform plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work on subway and related structures, operate vehicles, and perform related structural tasks under supervision.

Requirements

Requires a plumbing apprenticeship or journey-level experience with additional formal plumbing education or training, plus a valid CDL or ability to obtain one within six months.

Full Description

Other Brooklyn, NY Description Position at New York City Transit Job Description Job Title: Structure Maintainer – 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 – Group E, under general supervision, perform plumbing work in MTA New York City Transit’s 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 – 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: You 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 State’s 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 "APPLY NOW" button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button. Selection Method / Admission Letter: Candidates may be asked to participate in one or more of the following: an education and experience test, a written assessment, a practical skills assessment and/or a structured interview. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal. Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other contact information.by logging into your MTA profile or by sending an email to . Requirements to be Appointed: Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must possess either: • A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of a Structure Maintainer – Group E; or • A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner Permit for a Class B CDL valid in the State of New York with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of a Structure Maintainer – Group E If you qualify under “2” above, your appointment will be subject to the receipt of a Class B CDL valid in the State of New York with no restrictions no later than six months into the probationary period. If you fail to successfully receive the Class B CDL, valid in the State of New York, with no disqualifying restrictions, your employment will be terminated. Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving Experience in the Military or New York National Guard: If you are an active member or former member (discharged in the past year) of the military or New York National Guard and have experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle in the military or New York National Guard, you may be eligible for a waiver of the New York State commercial driving skills test through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. If you believe that you may be eligible for this waiver, you must apply for the waiver through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Structure Maintainer – Group E. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to perform the essential functions Other Brooklyn, NY Description Position at New York City Transit Job Description Job Title: Structure Maintainer – 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 – Group E, under general supervision, perform plumbing work in MTA New York City Transit’s 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 – 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: You 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 State’s 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 "APPLY NOW" button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button. Selection Method / Admission Letter: Candidates may be asked to participate in one or more of the following: an education and experience test, a written assessment, a practical skills assessment and/or a structured interview. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal. Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other contact information.by logging into your MTA profile or by sending an email to . Requirements to be Appointed: Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must possess either: • A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of a Structure Maintainer – Group E; or • A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner Permit for a Class B CDL valid in the State of New York with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of a Structure Maintainer – Group E If you qualify under “2” above, your appointment will be subject to the receipt of a Class B CDL valid in the State of New York with no restrictions no later than six months into the probationary period. If you fail to successfully receive the Class B CDL, valid in the State of New York, with no disqualifying restrictions, your employment will be terminated. Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving Experience in the Military or New York National Guard: If you are an active member or former member (discharged in the past year) of the military or New York National Guard and have experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle in the military or New York National Guard, you may be eligible for a waiver of the New York State commercial driving skills test through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. If you believe that you may be eligible for this waiver, you must apply for the waiver through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Structure Maintainer – Group E. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to perform the essential functions

This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025

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