Plumber

Worcester Housing Authority; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

The Worcester Housing Authority is seeking a Plumber to perform maintenance tasks on WHA properties, including installation and repairs of plumbing fixtures and systems. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a journeyman plumber’s license, and at least five years of experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This full-time position offers a salary range of $43.00 to $47.00 hourly and requires working in various environments and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years continuous, full-time experience working as a plumber.
• Valid, insurable driver’s license.
• Familiarity with residential and commercial plumbing systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing maintenance tasks for WHA properties and developments.
• Installs and checks valves, pressure gauges; connects water and sewerage fixtures.
• Repairs heating units, maintains plumbing fixtures and accessories.

Skills

Ability to install and maintain pipes and fittings and plumbing devices

Good interpersonal communication skills

Ability to analyze plumbing problems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman plumber’s license required

Job description

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Plumber

Regular Full Time Manual Labor Worcester, MA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1035

Salary Range: $43.00 To $47.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs plumbing maintenance tasks for WHA properties and developments. Position may require occasional overtime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Caulks and tests joints and pipe systems to eliminate the possibility of leaking;
• Measures, cuts, and threads black, galvanized PVC, and copper pipes and fittings;
• Installs and checks valves and pressure gauges;
• Fabricates and installs insulation materials on pipes;
• Places and connects water and sewerage fixtures;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures and accessories;
• Makes repairs to vacuum and condensate pumps;
• Thaws out frozen pipes;
• Repairs low pressure heating units;
• Flushes radiators and feeder lines in boilers;
• Regulates feed, temperature gauges, and other controls and gauges;
• Reads and interprets blueprints and engineering drawings and specifications;
• Selects and orders all materials, supplies, and equipment needed to undertake work;
• Plans and prioritizes work; estimates quantities of material to be used at each job;
• Performs soldering of copper pipe and fitting;
• Performs emergency work in case of fire, flood, or snow removal if determined by management to be in the public interest;
• Repairs heating units as necessary;
• Performs similar, job‑related duties as assigned;
• May be required to work in tight and uncomfortable spaces, above and below floor spaces;

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Journeyman plumber’s license required, master license preferred;
• Valid, insurable driver’s license;
• Minimum of five (5) years continuous, full‑time experience working as a plumber;
• Familiarity with residential and commercial plumbing systems and codes;
• Ability to install and maintain pipes and fittings and plumbing devices;
• Ability to analyze plumbing problems and troubleshoot for needed repairs;
• Good interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well with other skilled and unskilled employees, residents, contractors, and vendors;
• Ability to plan, layout, and perform assignments with minimal supervision;
• Ability to be relied upon to be available for work;

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQ. TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• These positions require working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and are subject to heavy and strenuous work; may encounter undesirable pests;
• Ability to work in a public housing environment—within occupied and unoccupied units, common spaces, boiler rooms, elevators, other closed areas, roofs, outside areas of properties—in all weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, dry and wet);
• Ability to work in an environment with conditions such as sleet, snow, dust and dirt, as well as cramped quarters and high places;
• Ability to work in environment with conditions which may include fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, dust, grass, weeds and pollen as well as decibels in the range of 30–65;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant [over 70% of the time]

• Repetitive arm/hand movement;
• Eyesight and hearing;
• Bending and twisting at waist;
• Reaching above shoulder;
• Lifting and carrying 25 pounds;
• Driving;

Frequent [30–70% of the time]

• Lifting 50 pounds;
• Climbing ladders;
• Kneeling and squatting;
• Standing and walking;

Occasionally [10–30% of the time]

• Sitting;
• Lifting up to 75 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling;
• Crawling;
• Climbing stairs;

Worcester Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.