The Springfield Housing Authority, consistent with its equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, invites applicants for the position of MA Licensed Plumber. Rate: $39.61 per hour, M-F 7:0 am - 4 pm. Excellent benefits package. Position will remain open until filled. Position Summary: Performs skilled worked related to plumbing found in Housing Authority facilities. Essential Functions Performs the maintenance and repair of plumbing and gas systems. Repairs plumbing fixtures such as toilets, kitchen sinks, lavatories, shower stalls, laundry trays, washing machine connections, hot water tanks, slop sinks, floor drains, urinals, drinking fountains, area drains, water piping, backflow preventors, etc. Install and maintain pipes and fittings, valves, pressure gages, circulation pumps, etc. Replace and repair piping to gas fixtures such as ranges, heating boilers, water heaters, dryers, etc. Performs maintenance mechanic 1 functions as requested by the Director of Maintenance. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Possess and maintain a valid active MA Plumbing License. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and plans for complete renovations. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Knowledge of tools and equipment. Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures used while working with plumbing. Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. Ability to receive and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to perform effective and carry out oral and written instructions. Knowledge of handling hazardous materials. Three to five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and gas systems. Graduation from a trade school, regional vocational high or other schools offering a curriculum with considerable experience in plumbing/pipefitting. Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength, including lifting heavy objects of no more 40 pounds. Ability to work in unfavorable conditions. iaWBB2KCCF
See More Details >>Benefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling • Competitive Compensation • Career Advancement Opportunities • No On-call • No Weekends Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Plumber to join our team! In this role, you will perform diagnostics, service, and installation of plumbing in residential and light commercial environments. You are a licensed Plumber with a commitment to quality in all the work you do. A team player who is comfortable working independently, you love the feeling of a job well done and take pride in completing customer jobs with efficiency. A positive attitude is a must! Responsibilities: • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing, or welding equipment • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand or power tools • Plan the layout of plumbing, using drawings • Perform maintenance of water supply systems • Install and maintain gas and liquid heating systems • Professionally interact with customers and clearly communicate work orders and statuses Qualifications: • Minimum 1 year of professional experience • Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems • Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment • Must have and maintain a license as required by state, local and federal requirements. • Must have a valid driving license with a clean driving record and maintain a clean record. Compensation: $60,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Be Part of the Fastest-Growing Plumbing Company in the U.S. At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain®, we always strive for next-level workmanship and innovation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional customer service and quality workmanship, you might be what we're looking for. Being part of one of the biggest franchises in the industry, we do more than just plumbing and drain services. Our team of skilled technicians and talented professionals is dedicated to providing honest, dependable quality service to every home and business. Working at bluefrog means confronting challenges with passion and integrity while delivering the highest level of professionalism. We are an inclusive plumbing company, respecting individual differences and creating a sense of community at work. We welcome everyone on the team and work closely together to make a positive impact in the community. More importantly, we strive for your growth and success. Build your career at bluefrog and explore your interests with various training programs. Our Mission We're changing how people view plumbers. We diagnose real problems, provide the right solution for the right price, and build long-term customer relationships. We're local, essential, and fun. We're bluefrog®. Our Values We value transparency. We make things easy for customers, with clear options and clearer communications in every situation. We value respect. We respect our work, our team, our customer, and ourselves. We're on time every time, with the right fix at the right time. We value solving real problems. We never settle for bandaids, we fix the root-causes. We value team culture. We're enjoyable to work with, treat each other like family, and hold each other to a higher standard of excellence. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Corporate.
See More Details >>Job Code: 3622 UNION: TRADESMEN JOB TITLE: PLUMBER FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS AND RECREATION SCHOOL BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT GRADE: 25.6 POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY: Responsible for the application of journeyman skills and knowledge in installing, altering, and repairing water, gas and sewage disposal system, equipment, appliances, and fixtures in municipal buildings. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with municipal plumbing codes and standard trade practices with inspection during process and upon completion. Work instructions may be oral or written and are accompanied by sketches and drawings necessary. No supervision is exercised over other staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Installs new plumbing such as pipes, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, heaters, lavatories, sinks, toilet facilities, bubblers, coolers, showers, sterilizers, roof drains, tanks, and specialized hospital, dental, kitchen, and laboratory plumbing. • Studies drawings, sketches, and specifications of new installations. May erect scaffolding. Marks, cuts, burrs, bends, threads pipe to desired length and curvature. Screws, bolts, or solders valves, couplings and other specified parts and fittings to pipe sections, and pipe sections to adjoining pipe assemblies. Caulks connections for water tightness and attaches pipe assemblies to walls or ceiling with brackets or hangers. Saws passages for pipes. Connects plumbing fixtures to outlets and inlets by fitting gaskets, coupling, traps and valves. Solders connections to seal joints. • Repairs, tests, alters and maintains existing piping systems and plumbing fixtures. Inspects connections and other parts of system for leaks and pressure losses. Replaces defective pipes and solders or caulks leaks and breaks. Opens clogged drains, traps, and other lines. Replaces work washers or other parts in valve and traps. Repairs or replaces damaged fixtures. • Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, processes and techniques of the plumbing trade. • Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade. • Working knowledge of municipal plumbing codes and pertinent state regulations. • Ability to work from written and oral instructions, sketches and drawings. • Ability to supervise the work of an assigned helper. • Ability to diagnose and correct causes of malfunctioning of plumbing equipment. • Skill in the use of tools, equipment and materials of the trade. JOB CODE: 3622 UNION: TRADESMEN EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal apprenticeship in the plumbing trade. • Five years of experience as a journeyman plumber. SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: None TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS AND TOOLS: Requires basic computer skills and knowledge of all plumbing related equipment, tools and materials. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is mostly performed in a field environment. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear; stoop and bend over; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills and working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. "If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!" About our District Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence. Join a team that Empowers Educators In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways. If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness. NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com. Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Springfield, MA typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with a significant presence in Massachusetts. The median annual wage for plumbers in Springfield, MA is around $1,499.50, with experienced professionals often earning over $61,550 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
