Specialist, Plumber

JLL•Cambridge, MA

13d•$83,200 - $93,600•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plumber/Pipefitter on JLL’s 2nd shift operations team, you will help maintain the safety, efficiency, and reliability of building water and steam systems. The role combines technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving to maintain building infrastructure, lead preventive and corrective maintenance, and respond to routine and emergency situations. You will work with advanced building systems and collaborate with a team focused on operational excellence. The position is onsite in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It includes participation in an on-call rotation and after-hours emergency support as needed. The stated compensation is $40–$45 per hour, with an expected annual compensation range of $83,200–$93,600. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent credential.
Completion of trade schooling, technical training, or vocational education in plumbing, pipefitting, or a related mechanical trade.
At least 3 years of hands-on plumbing, pipefitting, or building mechanical systems maintenance experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
Technical expertise with water treatment systems, steam systems, HVAC components, and building infrastructure, including the ability to recognize system shortcomings and troubleshoot operational issues.
Ability to frequently lift more than 50 pounds and safely perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and turning throughout the workday.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information orally and in written reports to diverse audiences.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, if applicable to site requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order management software.
Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) and how mechanical systems integrate with facility control systems.
Basic knowledge of hazardous materials handling, storage requirements, and disposal procedures in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, educational, or other mission-critical facilities.
Welding, brazing, or specialized pipe-joining certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation, repair, preventive maintenance, and installation of piping, valves, and plumbing systems related to building steam and water infrastructure; determine maintenance frequencies and repair schedules.
Monitor and maintain heating and cooling valves, water cooling equipment, boilers within specified pressure parameters, heating and hot water systems, pumps, piping, and filtration equipment.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and determine corrective actions to restore satisfactory operation while minimizing downtime.
Coordinate with client representatives and work order requestors to understand operational needs, communicate repair timelines, and schedule maintenance.
Prioritize and manage preventive maintenance, corrective work orders, and emergency repairs across annual, monthly, weekly, and daily schedules.
Review operational logs and system performance data, identify potential issues, and promptly report problems or malfunctions to appropriate stakeholders.
Participate in the site technician on-call rotation and respond to emergencies, providing after-hours support as needed.