Plumber

Phillips Academy; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Academy is seeking a Plumber to perform maintenance and service repairs on plumbing systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems across campus. The role requires a Journeyman Plumbing License and a working knowledge of facilities mechanical systems, with on-call duties for emergencies.

Applicants should have strong analytical skills, read construction documents, and be able to work with minimal supervision in accordance with established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Journeyman Plumbing License from Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure - Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to read construction documents, shop drawings, and material lists.
• Overtime may be required and participation in rotating on-call for 24/7 emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and service repairs on plumbing systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems across campus.
• Respond to campus requests; work with minimal supervision per guidelines and procedures.
• Possibly be required to report to work during emergencies or extreme weather per campus policy.

Skills

Journeyman Plumbing License

Reading construction documents

Troubleshooting

On-call coverage

Job description

Reporting directly to the Mechanical Leadperson, the Plumber performs maintenance and service repairs on plumbing systems, boilers, and other mechanical systems across campus. These well-defined tasks are performed with minimal supervision in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. This position requires proficiency in all aspects of plumbing system installation, operation and maintenance, and a working knowledge of all trades that make up facilities mechanical systems in general. The nature of this position is reactionary and responds to the requests of the campus community. When emergencies and/or extreme weather conditions occur, the functions of this position may be deemed essential, and employees must report to work and/or remain on duty during their regularly scheduled work hours or the work hours designated by their supervisors. Supervisors will inform employees when the functions are essential.

The qualified candidate must possess a current Journeyman Plumbing License from Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure - Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Possessing a Massachusetts Grade 1 Waste Water Treatment Plant License, an Oil Burner Technician Certificate, and/or a Massachusetts Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License would be a plus for this position.

Applicants must also have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, computer skills, and experience in reading construction documents, shop drawings, layout work and material lists. Physical ability to perform all job functions as required in a facilities setting. Overtime required as necessary and participation in the rotating on-call program to provide 24 hour - 7 days a week off shift coverage for emergency situations.

Phillips Academy is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package which include group medical/dental, generous employer contributions to HSA/HRA for eligible employees, 403(b) plan, vacation/personal and illness bank paid time off as well as many other benefits.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, ADP (RMV) and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.