Plumber

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge is seeking a skilled plumber to maintain and repair piping systems across our facilities. The role includes routine installations, maintenance, testing, and support for renovation projects, with on-site work at 1575 Cambridge Street.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or Equivalent, a Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber license, 2–3 years of plumbing service experience, and proficiency with blueprints, codes, and basic building automation

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• License: Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber required or equivalent.
• Experience: 2–3 years plumbing service experience.
• Skills: reading blueprints and piping diagrams; knowledge of MA plumbing codes; basic building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Piping systems for water, sewage, gas, steam, and air installed, repaired, and maintained per standards.
• Order and maintain replacement parts, materials, and tools to meet work orders.
• Respond to emergency and routine repairs within department time frames.
• Prepare stock and material lists to complete work orders.
• Conduct daily rounds to verify equipment operation and report malfunctions.
• Document repairs, parts, and adjustments per guidelines.
• Assist trades in installation, maintenance, or basic repair of equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance per established time frames.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Massachusetts codes

Building maintenance systems

Verbal/written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Journeyman Plumber License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

Ensure all plumbing systems operate as designed, including routine installations, maintenance, and testing of equipment and systems, calibrations, and repair and related piping.

Work on special projects and programs to support construction and renovation projects.

Monitor the installation and repair of equipment and systems by contractors during construction and renovation projects.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• -Piping systems for water, sewage, gas, steam, and air are installed, repaired, and maintained per department standards.
• -Replacement parts, materials, and tools are ordered and maintained to meet the needs of work orders.
• -Emergency and routine repairs are responded to within department time frames.
• -Stock and material lists are prepared to complete work order requests and other routine work.
• -Daily rounds are completed to ensure mechanical equipment is functioning and malfunctions are reported to appropriate parties.
• -Documentation reflects repairs, replacement parts, and adjustments as per department and regulatory guidelines.
• -Assistance is provided to the various trades in the installation, maintenance, or basic repair of equipment, piping, electric, HVAC systems, and various other duties per department standards.
• -Preventive maintenance program is performed and maintained per established time frames.
• -Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Journeyman Plumber [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Plumbing service experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Knowledge of plumbing supplies and equipment, and the ability to read blueprints and piping diagrams.
• - Knowledge of Massachusetts plumbing codes.
• - Working knowledge of automated building maintenance systems.
• - Effective verbal, electronic, and written communication skills using the English language.
• - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft Office applications are preferred, with the ability to learn new software.
• - Maintain variable work schedule to meet the needs of the department (e.g., evenings, holidays, weekends, on-call).

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly

Walking Constantly

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently

Carrying Frequently

Pushing Frequently

Pulling Frequently

Climbing Occasionally

Balancing Constantly

Stooping Occasionally

Kneeling Occasionally

Crouching Occasionally

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Occasionally

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Foot Use Rarely

Vision - Far Constantly

Vision - Near Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1575 Cambridge Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $28.40 - $42.83/Hourly Grade 4 At Mass General Brigham

EEO Statement:

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the VietnamVeteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and TitleI of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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