Jr. Plumber

New Bedford Public School District PRAB
- Facilities & Maintenance
- New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

New Bedford Public School District PRAB
- Facilities & Maintenance
- New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job : 5871295

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.
Position:

• Jr. Plumber

Summary:

• Performs journeyman’s level of work for the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems; act as lead worker with plumbing related projects with other classified staff; and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities:

• Incumbents maintain, troubleshoot, and test plumbing systems; assemble, install and repair pumps, pipes, fittings, and fixtures; cut and thread; assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes; inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspect related work performed by contractors; estimate cost, time and materials for plumbing projects; participate in the maintenance and operations of a plumbing shop;
  
  clean, maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Maintains, repairs and installs plumbing and related fixtures and components.
• Repairs piping of various size and type.
• Checks safety equipment and replaces components such as washers, gaskets, and filters.
• Inspects, repairs, or replaces pumps, valves and boiler systems, including swimming pool pumps.
• Service air compressors.
• Works on low pressure hot water heating boilers.
• Works on fire sprinkler system and booster pumps.
• Adjusts building automation systems.
• May monitor work performed by outside contractors for adherence to Plumbing Code Requirements and reports back to supervisor.
• Performs all other manual duties related to plumbing work as assigned by the Master Plumber and/or Supervisor.
• Research, purchase and inventory all equipment parts, chemicals and supplies.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes theory and on-the-job work.
• Minimum of two years as a journey-level plumber/fitter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting.
• This classification requires the use of a valid Massachusetts Plumbers License. This classification requires the use of the personal or District vehicle while conducting District business, must possess a valid (Class
  
  D) Massachusetts driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Ability to complete the following trainings as required: lock out tag out, confined space, MSDS, asbestos and lead identification, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OSHA and respirator training.
• Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; perform heavy physical labor; read and…