Plumber & Steamfitter I

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 24,769 - 29,668; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee is seeking a Plumber & Steamfitter I for Bridgewater State University. This full-time role involves plumbing system installation, maintenance, and repair across campus. As part of an inclusive community, your work will contribute to enhancing the physical environment for students and staff.

The ideal candidate should possess a valid Massachusetts plumbing license and have excellent customer service skills. This position offers a consistent schedule with days off on Sunday and Monday.

Qualifications

• Commitment to customer service excellence and environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Broad knowledge of plumbing methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems.
• Inspect buildings to determine need for repairs.
• Schedule installation and repair work.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Plumbing techniques

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

Current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Plumber license

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

Handheld tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.
• a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

Optional:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Position Information

Title

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeast Massachusetts, the Commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.

Position Summary

This opportunity creates a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by performing general plumbing and steam fitting work. The Plumber & Steamfitter I opportunity will involve installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, high pressure steam pipes and fittings, related steam operated equipment, condensate pumps, boilers, steam heat auxiliary equipment, including both supply and drain piping and related fixtures, and related control and metering equipment. Your contributions in this role will help create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, living and working for our diverse Bridgewater State University community.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, 12 month, AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

TOUR OF DUTY: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. DAYS OFF: Sunday and Monday (subject to change) LOCATION: Campus wide

*Initial assignment only. Subject to change according to institutional needs.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

1. 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.

2. Inspects buildings to determine need for repairs.

3. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done.

4. 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.

5. Estimates length and cost of materials and manpower needed by using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work project budget.

6. Handles complaints from building occupants regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action.

7. Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, riggings, and/or ladders; laying out drop cloths; fabricating miscellaneous metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment; preparing work reports; and training employees on the job.

8. Alter, repair and maintain deionized water systems.

9. Install piping, sprinkler, gas distribution and industrial cafeteria systems.

10. Participates in on-call rotation and details.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

State Job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website –https://jobs.bridgew.edu/

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
2. Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
3. Broad knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, handheld tools and power tools, measurement tools and other equipment to successfully complete plumbing, pipefitting, pipe threading and steam fitting procedures.
4. Knowledge and application of the safety practices and procedures followed in plumbing and steamfitting.
5. Knowledge and application of the laws, rules and regulations governing plumbing and steamfitting.
6. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Plumber’s license issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
7. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
8. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
9. Ability to work in cramped or confined space.

State job specifications are available in the Human Resources and Talent Management Office or on the Human Resources’ website: www.bridgew.edu/hr.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and valid Massachusetts State Drivers License.

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type

AFSCME Classified

Salary Range

$2,439.63 bi-weekly (Grade 15, Step 6)

Posting Number

S01305P

Open Date

07/02/2026

Close Date

08/09/2026

Optional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.
• a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

Optional:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a current and valid MA Journeyman Plumbing License?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently a member of a collective bargaining unit that governs employment at Massachusetts State Universities?
  • AFSCME
  • APA
  • MSCA
  • Other

Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.