Plumber​/Pipefitter

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Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing pressured and non-pressured piping systems related equipment.

09/09/2026

Deer Island (Winthrop), MA

$67,131.82 - $96,107.45 annually; $1,291.00 - $1,848.22 weekly

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

• Installs, modifies and repairs pressured piping systems such as steam generation, steam heating, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, condensation systems, vacuum and circulating pumping systems in industrial operations and other equipment/systems as required and/or assigned.
• Interprets from building plans, blueprints and sketches, plans and lays out routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion and operation of various piping/plumbing systems and related equipment.
• Sets up system routes, places hangers for proper pitch and elevation and determines and installs risers, flexible branches, expansion points, and pump connections.
• Selects and obtains appropriate stock or materials per established procedures, and tools or machines for the job.
• Performs work in the field and in the piping shop using related equipment of the pipefitter or plumber trade for the cutting, bending, threading and fabrication of various pipe sizes.
• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on pipes, valves, reducing stations, back flow preventors, and associated equipment gaskets, and other related equipment.
• Performs welding operations common to the trade.
• Installs new or replacement of piping systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
• Operates motor vehicles and light equipment that does not require a special license, such as vans and pick-up trucks to transport materials to work sites, and pick-up and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Performs work in a safe and professional manner.
• Prepares documents and reports results in the Maximo, Lawson or other appropriate Database of inspections and work performed.
• Performs work in compliance with the Operations Contingency Plan.
• Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assigned.
• Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
• Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
• Installs and retrofits/new equipment related to plant systems.
• Modifies and/or aligns existing equipment to specifications.
• With proper training, sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
• Operates portable pumping and/or ventilation equipment to prepare a work area for access.
• Opens hatches.
• Installs safety rails.
• Removes snow from immediate work area.
• Performs routine testing, lockout/tagout, operation (startup/shutdown) and adjustment of process equipment.

• A high school diploma or GED; and
• Satisfactory completion of a certified Journey Level pipefitter or plumber apprenticeship program, or a similar formal training program and four (4) to six (6) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Drivers License or equivalent.
• A valid Massachusetts Journeyman Pipefitter or Plumber License
• Complete…