Plumber 2nd Shift Split, Tuesday-Saturday, 3:30pm-12am

Under the direct supervision of the Shop Supervisor, or other designated personnel, performs skilled journeyman level work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of Plumbing systems, following recognized techniques and procedures according to the National and State Plumbing Code. Repairs and replaces damaged plumbing fixtures: sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs. Opens clogged drains with plunger or snake. Replaces broken and defective piping. Routinely inspects connections and other system parts for leaks and corrosion.

Perform maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance using a computerized maintenance work order system. Provide written(electronic) records of work completed on a daily basis. Communicate with Supervisors personally or through electronic forms of communication. (email, phone use etc.). This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please note: This is a driving position. Individuals will be required to provide information verifying a valid driver's license, submit a DMV driving record, and comply with University guidelines regarding insurability.

Base Rate: $46.21 per hour

Requirements

three to five years recent full time experience in the field as a plumber for a licensed contractor or maintenance organization as a Journeyman Plumber.

Current valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Journeyman's Plumbers License

High school graduate, vocational school graduate is preferred

Must be able to read and understand plans, blueprints and schematics related to Plumbing systems

Demonstrated ability to work independently and from written or verbal instructions

Skill in the use of equipment and tools used in the trade

Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license

Must be able to communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason and analyze and perform calculations

Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements

Must be able to lift over 50 pounds

The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:

Exposure to excessive noise

Will be around moving machinery

Exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

Exposure to dust, fumes, gasses

Will drive motorized equipment

Will work in confined quarters

Preferred:

Wastewater License preferred

Experience in Lochinvar boilers and sprinkler systems preferred

Specialized experience in laboratory piping and special waste systems, include acid resistant drain systems, RO/Dl water systems piping, acid neutralization tank systems, and laboratory gas piping is preferred.