Plumber 2nd Shift Split

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full‑time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full‑time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non‑faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

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 such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
• Opens clogged drains with a plunger or snake and replaces broken or defective piping.
• Inspects connections and other system parts for leaks and corrosion routinely.
• Performs maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance using a computerized maintenance work order system.
• Provides written or electronic records of work completed on a daily basis.
• Communicates with supervisors personally or through electronic forms of communication (email, phone).

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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

• Three to five years of recent full‑time experience 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 training preferred.
• Ability 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.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Strong oral, reading, writing, reasoning, and analytical skills; ability to perform calculations.
• Physical capabilities: bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects; reach above shoulder level; fine finger movements; lift over 50 pounds.

• Exposure to excessive noise.
• Work around moving machinery.
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.
• Operation of motorized equipment.
• Work in confined quarters.

• Wastewater license.
• Experience with Lochinvar boilers and sprinkler systems.
• Specialized experience in laboratory piping and special waste systems, including acid‑resistant drain systems, RO/DI water systems piping, acid neutralization tank systems, and laboratory gas piping.

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low‑cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for both University‑Funded 401(k) and Employer‑Sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Generous sick and vacation pay.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility.

Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..