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Job Description
About the Opportunity
What Youll Do
Under the general supervision of the Mechanical/Plumbing Manager the Plumber is responsible for the maintenance installation and repair of plumbing systems to ensure their safe and efficient operation across campus facilities.
- Perform installation troubleshooting and servicing of plumbing systems including pumps fixtures expansion joints hot water heaters radiators drainage systems and nonpotable water lines in compliance with plumbing and NFPA codes.
- Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks toilets bathtubs water heaters garbage disposals dishwashers backflow preventers sewer ejectors and sump pumps to ensure proper operation of water air gas and waste distribution systems.
- Diagnose and resolve plumbing issues including leaks ruptured lines and clogged drains using appropriate tools and equipment including powered drain machines.
- Install and repair fire suppression system piping and sprinkler heads as well as work in confined spaces such as manholes and ejector pits.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and maintain a working knowledge of fire protection systems pumps and sewer ejectors.
- Work a regular schedule but be available for emergency repairs overtime or coverage as needed including critical campus events and extreme weather conditions. Perform nonplumbingrelated tasks as necessary to support plant operations.
- The Plumber/Maintenance Mechanic is considered essential personnel. This is a condition of employment.
- Job description and schedule are subject to change due to University need and demand.
Available schedule:Monday through Friday 6AM 2:30PM
What Were Looking For
Licenses & Experience
- Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Plumbers license is required. A Master Plumbers license and/or a Sprinkler Fitters license is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber including plumbing maintenance installation and repair in commercial institutional or industrial settings. Oil burner servicing experience is a plus.
- Must obtain a Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License within one 1 year of employment.
Other Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid US Drivers license and clean driving record
- Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints
- Must have working knowledge of computers and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Archibus preferred)
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must possess solid time management and organizational skills work well under pressure and juggle multiple tasks effectively prioritizing competing requirements
- Must be able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees faculty students and staff to deal with difficult people and/or stressful scenarios
- Must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the Universitys uniform policy
- Must be physically able to meet all job requirements including lifting items over 50 lbs and the ability to bend sit squat stand crawl walk climb push/pull kneel handle objects (manual dexterity) reach above shoulder level and use fine finger movements
- Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs work off ladders staging lifts etc.
- Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped spaces during inclement weather yearround
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check
Position Type
FacilitiesAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Base Pay Rate:
$47.69Employment Type
Full-Time
