Plumber - DPW

City of Lawrence; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lawrence is seeking a skilled maintenance technician specializing in plumbing to coordinate, repair, and install a wide range of plumbing systems throughout municipal facilities. The role requires reading blueprints and following building plans, ensuring proper slope and operation of water, gas, and waste systems.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master Plumber and Master Gas Fitter license (MA) with 5+ years in related trade experience, preferably in public sectors, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in related trade maintenance/repair, preferably in the public sector.
• Current Master Plumber and Master Gas Fitter licenses (MA).
• Massachusetts Driver’s License - Class D.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, execute, maintain, repair and install plumbing equipment, domestic water systems, sewer systems, and related devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance programs, inspections and repairs; respond to emergency plumbing calls and maintain gas services.
• Work from building plans, blueprints and sketches; plan routing, slope and proper operation of systems.
• Install and repair pipes, valves, fixtures, waste lines, and related components; winterize facilities.
• Repair/replace water heaters, radiators, and related plumbing equipment.

Skills

Plumbing

Maintenance & repair

Public sector experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master Plumber License

Master Gas Fitter License

Driver’s License Class D

Job description

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Under the direction of Buildings & Facilities Supervisor, Coordinate, execute, maintain, repair and install all types of plumbing equipment, domestic water systems, sewer systems, and related devices. Perform preventative maintenance (PM) programs, inspections and repairs; respond to emergency plumbing calls and maintain and repair all-natural gas services including valves. Work from building plans, blueprints and sketches. Plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operation of systems and equipment. Locate and tap main lines. Place hanger for proper level and slope. Install valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems. Repair and/or install plumbing fixtures, supplies, vents, and drains, etc. Install and/or repair copper, galvanized, black iron and cast-iron pipes. Repair and/or install mixing valves, temperature regulating valves, flush valves, etc. Clean clogged waste lines. Measure, cut, thread and install pipe in new and existing steam, water air and vacuum lines. Repair and/or install water, steam, and condensate lines; hot water heater, valves, traps and radiators. Repair pipes by soldering and threading. Installing, operating, and modifying various supply, disposal, and utility systems and equipment such as water, gas, sprinklers, hot water tanks, toilets, urinals, water coolers, etc. Winterize facilities (i.e. stadiums).

Qualifications

High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school or short-term courses resulting in Master Plumbers License. Five or more years of experience in related trade experience as maintenance and repair technician preferably in a public sector. Current Master Plumber and Master Gas Fitter license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of State Examiners. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver’s License - Class D

Special Requirements

Certified in Plumbing Design desired. Certification in Welding, Mega-press and or Pro-press desired. Backflow Prevention Certification preferred.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.The City of Lawrence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS are provided to applicants with disabilities.If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Personnel Director at [phone]. The decision to grant reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.