Plumber and Steamfitter II

Plumber and Steamfitter II

The Plumbing Department works in conjunction with the HVAC Department. 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.

Inspects buildings to determine need for repairs. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done. Schedules installation, maintenance, and/or repair work by conferring with supervisors and other department personnel to determine location of equipment and appropriate time to complete the project. Estimates length of time, cost of materials and manpower needed by using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work project budget.

Handles complaints from building occupants regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action. Acts as liaison with the Facilities Dept. and outside contractors. Supervises and Approves outside contractors work. Reviews and comments on all specifications for capital and operational projects on campus. Is available for overtime and emergencies as needed. Alter, repair and maintain water systems. Install, repair, troubleshoot piping, glass piping, sprinkler, gas distribution.

Salary: $34.83 per hour, Grade 17/Step 6

Benefits:
Yes, Full-Time Position, Pension, Paid Training, License Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Twelve (12) State Observed Holidays, Health & Dental Insurance

Union: AFSCME

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references. Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:
Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn

C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at  or via email at kcsenie, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.