Seasonal Plumber and Steamfitter II (South) Winter 25-26
About The Position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Long-Term Seasonal Plumber & Steamfitter II. General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoots plumbing problems in DCR facilities and takes required actions to remedy situation. Repairs/replaces plumbing issues such as bathrooms, pumps, water supplies, drains, etc; cleans sewers. Consults with contractors, utility companies and other trades personnel. All work is performed under Massachusetts codes. Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Under general direction, the Plumber and Steamfitter II: Supervising and installing, repairing, maintaining, and/or altering steam and plumbing systems, sanitary fixtures, sprinkler systems, heating units, steam tables etc by operating power tools, sewer cleaning machines, hand tools and plumbing equipment Packing joints, valves and pumps Cutting and threading pipes Caulking and packing lead joints, valves and pumps Replacing seals in water closets Cleaning filters Unplugging sinks, toilets and drains Use statewide e-portal to apply for plumbing permits Insulating heat tracing wires and/or piping to ensure that equipment is in proper working order and to meet agency needs. Scheduling installation, maintenance and/or repair work conferring with Regional Directors, district managers and other department personnel to determine location of equipment and appropriate time to complete the project. Determining stock and material needed for assignments and orders same. Properly completing work orders and submits in a timely fashion. Performing related duties such as erecting scaffolding, riggings and/or ladders; laying out drop cloths; fabricating metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment, preparing work reports and training employees on the job. Performing other related work as required.
Requirements
- Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in plumbing and steamfitting.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- General knowledge of all trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, and masonry
- Ability to safely and properly work with hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done.
- Experience estimating length of time, cost of materials and manpower needed using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work project budget.
- Experience supervising assigned staff including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the project and assessing capabilities of personnel and available resources.
- Ability to handle complaints regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license.
- Jobs may require additional training such as confined space, ladder safety, hazardous materials
- Mass. Plumbing License, Journeyman or Master Plumbers is required
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots plumbing problems in DCR facilities and takes required actions to remedy situation.
- Repairs/replaces plumbing issues such as bathrooms, pumps, water supplies, drains, etc; cleans sewers.
- Consults with contractors, utility companies and other trades personnel.
- Supervising and installing, repairing, maintaining, and/or altering steam and plumbing systems, sanitary fixtures, sprinkler systems, heating units, steam tables etc by operating power tools, sewer cleaning machines, hand tools and plumbing equipment
- Packing joints, valves and pumps
- Cutting and threading pipes
- Caulking and packing lead joints, valves and pumps
- Replacing seals in water closets
- Cleaning filters
- Unplugging sinks, toilets and drains
- Use statewide e-portal to apply for plumbing permits
- Insulating heat tracing wires and/or piping to ensure that equipment is in proper working order and to meet agency needs.
- Scheduling installation, maintenance and/or repair work conferring with Regional Directors, district managers and other department personnel to determine location of equipment and appropriate time to complete the project.
- Determining stock and material needed for assignments and orders same.
- Properly completing work orders and submits in a timely fashion.
- Performing related duties such as erecting scaffolding, riggings and/or ladders; laying out drop cloths; fabricating metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment, preparing work reports and training employees on the job.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
