Plumber and Steamftter II

Springfield Technical Community College; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid Training

License Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

12 State Holidays

Health & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Springfield Technical Community College is seeking a Plumber and Steamfitter II to install, repair, maintain, and modify steam and plumbing systems across campus. The role requires interpreting blueprints and coordinating work with the Facilities Department and external contractors to ensure timely project completion.

The position expects a Journeyman Plumber's license, with a Master Plumber license preferred, and 1 year of state-commercial experience.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Plumber's License issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbing and Gas.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a state commercial setting.
• Master Plumbers License preferred; 5+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and/or alters steam and plumbing systems.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work.
• Schedules installation, maintenance, and/or repair work with supervisors and other department personnel.
• Supervises and approves outside contractors' work and reviews project specifications.
• Insures compliance with safety and building codes.

Skills

Journeyman plumber license

Commercial plumbing experience

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Sewer cleaning machines

Pipe threading equipment

Job description

PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER II Job Description: The Plumbing Department

works in conjunction with the HVAC Department. Installs, repairs, maintains, and/or alters steam and plumbing systems by cleaning sewer drains; by operating power tools, welding equipment, sewer cleaning machines, hand tools, and plumbing equipment; by laying out, cutting and fitting materials for welding; by packing joints, valves, and pumps; by cutting and threading pipes; by caulking and packing lead joints, valves and pumps; by replacing seals in water closets; by cleaning filters; by unplugging sinks, toilets, and drains; and by insulating heat tracing wires and/or piping to ensure that equipment is in proper working order and to meet agency needs. Inspects buildings to determine need for repairs. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done. Schedules installation, maintenance, and/or repair work by conferring with supervisors and other department personnel to determine location of equipment and appropriate time to complete the project. Estimates length of time, cost of materials and manpower needed by using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work project budget. Handles complaints from building occupants regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action. Acts as liaison with the Facilities Dept. and outside contractors. Supervises and Approves outside contractors work. Reviews and comments on all specifications for capital and operational projects on campus. Is available for overtime and emergencies as needed. Alter, repair and maintain water systems. Install, repair, troubleshoot piping, glass piping, sprinkler, gas distribution. For the full Series Plumber and Steamfitter series job

Description, Logon To https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specspers/Plumber and Steamfitter Series.doc

QUALIFICATIONS: Journeyman Plumber's License issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbing and Gas may be

Acceptable Pending Similar Experience. Minimum 1 Year Experience In State Commercial Setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master Plumbers License. 5 years or more experience.

Additional Information: Salary: $34.83 per hour, Grade 17/Step 6 Benefits: Yes, Full-Time Position, Pension, Paid Training, License Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Twelve (12) State Observed Holidays, Health & Dental Insurance Union: AFSCME Grant Funded: No Closing Date: Open Until Filled