Trades Worker

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston is seeking a Trades Helper to support plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other trades. You will perform routine maintenance, assist journeyworkers, and help prepare work sites for tasks.

You will install glass, assist with floor coverings, scaffolding, and basic repairs while following manuals and safety rules. At least 1 year of related experience is required; no benefits code is listed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in related work.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades workers in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other trade work.
• Perform routine trade-related maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Assist in installing glass in windows and doors.
• Assist in installing and repairing floor coverings such as tiles, linoleum and rugs.
• Assist in erecting and dismantling scaffolding and rigging for high access.
• Furnish tools and materials to tradesmen during the course of a job; keep work area clean.

Job description

Incumbents of positions in this series perform varied tasks to assist trades workers in the performance of their duties in a variety of trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.); perform routine trade related maintenance and repair; maintain machinery, equipment and tools; install glass; install and replace floor covering; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to perform a variety of duties to assist in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other trade work.

Services and/or assists in servicing, replacing minor plumbing fixtures such as faucets, washers, flushometers, valves, etc.

Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically-powered equipment and appliances such as motors, pumps, lamps, fans, etc. according to instructions from journeyman and equipment service manuals; and performs other electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs, fuses as needed.

Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to heating, ventilating, refrigerating and air conditioning equipment according to instructions and equipment service manuals such as replacing belts on motors, changing filters, replacing bearing and cooling coils, etc.; and adjusts heating and/or air conditioning controls to maintain appropriate temperature.

Maintains machinery, equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, oiling, etc. to ensure their optimum working order.

Assists in the construction of tables, wooden barricades, window screens, etc. and performs other minor carpentry work using hand and power tools such as drills and saws.

Installs glass in windows and doors by inserting and fastening precut glass in window sash, etc.

Assists in installing and makes routine repairs to floor coverings such as tiles, linoleum and rugs as required.

Assists in erecting and/or dismantling scaffolding and/or rigging used to gain access to high places.

Performs related duties such as furnishing tools and materials to tradesmen during the course of a job; holding materials or tools in place while journeyman works on them; cleaning work area upon completion; operating or using soldering and/or brazing equipment; erecting and dismantling wall partitions; requisitioning supplies and maintaining records.

1 Year Of Experience Required In Related Work.

There is no Benefit Code

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