Licensed Plumber
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Plumber Facilities & EngineeringJoin a team that keeps critical hospital infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Plumbing Supervisor you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of acid waste systems closed-loop water treatment systems and a wide range of plumbing infrastructure including water fire protection sewerage and medical gas systems. This role also partners with vendors and supports regulatory compliance across the facility.
Patient Care Required: No
Schedule Requirements:
May be required to work weekends or rotating shifts.
May be required to participate in an on-call rotation and carry a pager.
What Youll Do:
- Operate maintain and repair acid waste systems closed-loop chemical treatment systems and associated equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance testing troubleshooting and repairs throughout the facility.
- Maintain water sanitary sewerage and medical gas systems and related auxiliary equipment.
- Collect samples perform testing and report violations in accordance with MWRA compliance requirements.
- Respond to MWRA violations and follow established sampling protocols and guidelines.
- Serve as an approved MWRA sampler.
- Maintain accurate logs records daily worksheets preventive maintenance reports and daily pH readings.
- Read and interpret blueprints and piping diagrams to identify piping locations system labeling and proper system tie-ins.
- Conduct inspections and surveys of plumbing and utility systems.
- Prepare material lists order supplies and maintain stock and spare-parts inventory.
- Participate in departmental planning activities and assist in developing solutions to plumbing and system-related challenges.
- Maintain a safe clean work environment and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Respond to service requests from all areas of the hospital.
- Coordinate emergency response efforts for plumbing-related issues when needed.
- Communicate effectively with staff and management regarding process water and plumbing systems.
- Coordinate and maintain productive relationships with vendors and contractors.
- Maintain required testing records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable plumbing codes and standards.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma required.
Experience in lieu of a degree: No
Required License
- Master Plumber State License required
Required Experience
- Formal technical plumbing training beyond the high school level.
What Youll Bring
- Strong knowledge of plumbing systems supplies equipment and industry best practices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints piping diagrams and technical drawings.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to evaluate systems and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to clearly explain plumbing issues to staff and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while following established policies and procedures.
- Sound judgment to recognize when issues require supervisory guidance or escalation.
- Basic math reading and writing skills typically acquired through completion of high school.
- Physical ability to lift more than 30 pounds (less than 15% of the time) and safely work on ladders.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$49.80 - $49.80/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.