Plumber and Steamfitter II

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967 Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia IT Security Nursing Robotics Sonography Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCCs highly-regarded transfer programs in Business Engineering Liberal Arts Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6500 evening weekend and online students STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty staff and students. With respect we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual cultural and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful committed and socially responsible graduates.

• 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.

For the full Series Plumber and Steamfitter series job description logon to: and Steamfitter

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman Plumbers License issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbing and Gas may be acceptable pending similar experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in State Commercial Setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master Plumbers License.
• 5 years or more experience.

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

Grant Funded: No

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All available positions are located at: 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.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials licenses certifications and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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 Colleges Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator Kathryn C. Senie Ed.D J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCCs personnel and academic decisions programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility merit or fitness of applicants employees and students without regard to race color creed religion national origin age disability sex marital status military service gender identity genetic information sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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