Plumber/Pipefitter

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Plumber/Pipefitter to maintain and repair piping systems throughout the hospital. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, technical training, and a current Massachusetts license. Join a team committed to providing quality care and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• High School / GED and up to 1 year of basic technical training required.
• 1 year experience required; 3 years of facilities experience preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Plumber or Pipefitter licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Responding to routine and emergency service requests.
• Installing and maintaining piping for various systems.
• Communicating with customer departments to clarify job specifications.

Skills

Basic Technical Training

Communication

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Department Summary:
Under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures, codes and standards, repairs, replaces and maintains piping, fixtures and equipment for existing branch lines of steam, hot and cold water, lubricating, sprinkling and process systems throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to routine and emergency service requests via on line work order, radio dispatch or as assigned by Group Leader/Supervisor.
• Installing and maintaining piping for water, steam, sanitary waste, drainage and other related systems within scope of licensure. Cutting, threading, bending, assembling, installing and sealing pipes, valves and fittings composed of various materials using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Pressurizing and inspecting pipes/connections for leaks, resoldering joints and repairs, adjusting and replacing valves.
• Installing, securing and maintaining system fixtures and equipment such as sinks, toilets and sprinklers. Screwing threaded pipes and fittings together, bolts or solders connections and attaches fixtures to walls or ceilings.
• Communicating with customer departments as needed to clarify job specifications and minimize any disruption of department services/operations.
• Completing, filing and/or routing a variety of logs and records required to document work performed and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School / GED and up to 1 year of basic technical training required
• Basic Technical Training required

Experience:

• 1 years' experience required
• 3 years of facilities experience preferred
• Hospital experience preferred

Licensure:

• Current Massachusetts Plumber or Pipefitter licensure required

Shift/hours:

• Monday -Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.