Licensed Pipefitter — Campus Utility Plant Operator

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking a Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) to operate, maintain, and repair the campus steam, water, and sewer distribution systems and related equipment in Amherst.

The role requires a Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Pipefitter license, welding ability, and the capacity to work in confined spaces and outdoors, with on-call and overtime as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Pipefitter license is required.
• Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 2 license must be obtained within the stated timeframe.
• Massachusetts Combination Certified Backflow Prevention/Surveyor certification required within 12 months.
• Must complete steam distribution training within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs campus steam, condensate, water and sewer distribution systems and related equipment.
• Performs valve, pipe insulation, and underground distribution system work.
• Welds steel pipe and structural steel to UMA standards as required.
• Interprets maps, work orders, and utility diagrams.
• Ensures safety procedures and proper lockout/tagout practices.

Skills

Welding

Pipefitting

Reading drawings/diagrams

Safety compliance

Confined spaces

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Pipefitter License

Valid Class D Driver's License

Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 2 License

Massachusetts Combination Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester/Certified Cross Connection Surveyor

Steam distribution training within 12 months

Tools

Hoisting equipment

Trenching and shoring equipment

Job description

UMass Amherst is seeking a Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) to operate, maintain, and repair the campus steam, water, and sewer distribution systems and related equipment in Amherst.

The role requires a Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Pipefitter license, welding ability, and the capacity to work in confined spaces and outdoors, with on-call and overtime as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position emphasizing safety and teamwork.