NOTICE OF EXAMINATION - PLUMBER'S HELPER (CUNY) - Exam No. 0195

Sep 14, 2026

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Notice of Examination for the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Bureau of Examinations, for the position Plumber's Helper (CUNY), Exam No. 0195. Provides application window (June 17, 2020 to July 7, 2020), application fee of $82.00, and the credit/debit/gift card processing fee policy. Describes testing format as multiple-choice and outlines job duties, physical activities, and special shift conditions. States minimum hourly salary, eligibility rules for education and experience, and instructions for completing the Education and Experience Exam in OASys by the deadline.

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Pages5

Reading Time2 min

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WHEN TO APPLY

APPLICATION FEE

THE TEST DATE

WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES

Special Working Conditions

THE SALARY

HOW TO QUALIFY

Education and Experience Requirements

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BILL DE BLASIO Mayor LISETTE CAMILO Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF EXAMINATIONS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION PLUMBER'S HELPER (CUNY) Exam No. 0195 (For The City University of New YorkOnly) WHEN TO APPLY: From: June 17, 2020 To: July 7, 2020 APPLICATION FEE: $82.00 If you choose to pay the application fee with a credit/debit/gift card, you will be charged a fee of 2.00% of the payment amount. This fee is nonrefundable. THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing isexpected to beginona date tobe determined. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS ENTIRE NOTICE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Plumber's Helpers (CUNY), under direct supervision, assist plumbers in the installation, maintenance and repair of piping and tubing for water, gas, waste, soil, fuel and vent lines. They assist plumbers in the installation of plumbing fixtures, including tanks, sprinklers and fire suppression systems; carry tools, working materials and equipment, and prepare set-up at work locations; move heavy valves, piping and fixtures; cut, drill or otherwise prepare openings as may be necessary for installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes or fixtures; use acetylene torches; cut and thread pipe with hand or electrically operated tools; clean up work areas; and may operate a motor vehicle. All Plumber's Helpers (CUNY) perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Plumber's Helpers (CUNY) and environmental conditions experienced are: communicating orally in a noisy environment; working in extreme temperature conditions (hot or cold); climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolds and over equipment; walking over wet and slippery surfaces; carrying heavy objects such as tool boxes, pipe, and bags of pipe fittings; working in close spaces; and working in the vicinity of bio-hazards. Special Working Conditions: Plumber's Helpers (CUNY) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.) THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $36.95 per hour for a 35-hour work week. This rate is subject to change. HOW TO QUALIFY: You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. You are responsible for determining whether or not you meet the education and experience requirements for this examination prior to submitting your application. If you are found "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you may not receive an Admission Notice or score. (For more information see Exam Site Admission section.) You will not receive credit for education which you obtain after June 30, 2020 or experience which you obtain after the end of the Application Period (July 7 , 2020) . EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Plumber’s Helper or Apprentice Plumber; or 2. One (1) or more years of experience as described in “1" above plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in a 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. Each year of approved, relevant full-time 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 satisfactoryexperience. The education requirement must be met by June 30, 2020. The experience requirement must be met by the last day of the Application Period (July 7, 2020). The trade school, technical school or vocational high school must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine

FAQs

What are the application dates and application fee for Exam No. 0195?

Applications run from June 17, 2020 to July 7, 2020. The application fee is $82.00.

What is the payment fee policy when using a credit/debit/gift card?

A 2.00% fee is charged based on the payment amount. The fee is nonrefundable.

What education and experience are required to qualify?

Eligibility requires either three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Plumber’s Helper or Apprentice Plumber, or one or more years of that experience plus trade/technical/vocational training equivalent to three years total. The education must be met by June 30, 2020 and the experience by July 7, 2020.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Mack Lee