Plumber - Steamfitter

Please note; this role is based in Buzzards Bay, MA!

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy Operations & Maintenance Department is responsible for the supervision of all activities related to the operation, maintenance, improvement, and short/long–range planning of the physical facilities of the college.

Position: Full-time Plumber/Steamfitter II Posting: November 2023

Department: Operations & Maintenance Position Number FY24-17

Union Affiliation: AFSCME Unit position – Job Group 17

General Statement of Duties: Install, repair, maintain and/or alter sanitary fixtures, heating units, sprinkler systems, steam tables, industrial cafeteria equipment, etc.; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to install, repair, maintain and/or alter steam, heating, water supply, drainage and disposal systems. Perform related duties of the Plumber and Steamfitter position series as required.

Responsibilities: 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. Assists with all Academy Auxiliary services functions and events when assigned; ability to lift and carry heavy objects; to work from ladders and staging; designated “essential personnel” to respond to work for Academy emergencies i.e.: storms, mechanical emergencies etc.; prepares and maintains paperwork to purchase supplies, equipment, and services.

Qualifications: one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in plumbing and steamfitting.

Special requirements: 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.

Salary Range: Grade 17/Step 5: Bi-weekly ($2,289.18); annually ($59, 518.68)

Additional Information: FT, full-benefited position – 12 month

Area of Assignment: Operations & Maintenance Department

Supervisor: Assistant Director of Operations & Maintenance Shift & Days Off: 7:00 a.m – 3:30 p.m.

Start Date: As soon as possible Monday-Friday

Application Deadline: 02 December 2023. To apply, please submit a cover letter, a resume, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and the contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be attached and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalists must complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.