Location: Springfield, MA
Category: Facilities
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Wed Jun 17 2026
Job Description:
- The Plumbing Department works in conjunction with the HVAC Department.
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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.
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Inspects buildings to determine need for repairs.
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Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done.
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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.
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Estimates length of time, cost of materials and manpower needed by using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work project budget.
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Handles complaints from building occupants regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action.
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Acts as liaison with the Facilities Dept. and outside contractors. Supervises and Approves outside contractors work. Reviews and comments on all specifications for capital and operational projects on campus.
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Is available for overtime and emergencies as needed.
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Alter, repair and maintain water systems.
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Install, repair, troubleshoot piping, glass piping, sprinkler, gas distribution.
For the full Series Plumber and Steamfitter series job description, logon to: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specspers/Plumber and Steamfitter Series.doc
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journeyman Plumber's License issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbing and Gas may be acceptable pending similar experience.
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Minimum 1 year experience in State Commercial Setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master Plumbers License.
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5 years or more experience.
Additional Information:
Salary: $34.83 per hour, Grade 17/Step 6
Benefits: Yes, Full-Time Position, Pension, Paid Training, License Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Twelve (12) State Observed Holidays, Health & Dental Insurance
Union: AFSCME
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
