Plumber

The Town of North Andover is accepting applications for the position of:

Plumber

Facilities Department

*Starting Salary Range: $30.09 to $42.97 per hour

Full-Time (40 hours per week) With Excellent Benefits

Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, FSAs, deferred compensation plan, and more!

*Candidates’ qualifications and experience and issues of internal equity will be considered.

Candidates are required to submit a completed Town of North Andover Employment Application along with a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Resumes may not serve as a substitute for completing the Employment

Application. The Employment Application is availableon the Town website:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the application of journeyman skills and knowledge in installing, altering, and repairing water, gas, and sewage disposal systems, equipment, appliances, and fixtures in Town and School buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong commercial boiler experience required. Candidate must demonstrate hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large-scale commercial boiler systems, hydronic heating, and related mechanical equipment.
• New plumbing installations to include drain, waste and vent piped systems using PVC, copper or cast iron materials.
• New domestic water system to include hot and cold-water distribution using copper or CPVC piping.
• Performs maintenance and mechanical repairs of boilers, hot water systems, chillers and HVAC related equipment.
• Replace/repair/maintain faucets, valves, pressure regulators, plumbing fixtures,) sinks, toilets, urinals, water coolers, hot water heaters, pumps, sewer ejectors, grease traps, flush meters, and backflow devices.
• Drain cleaning of sewer, and other gravity drain systems.
• Natural gas piping systems repairs or new distribution.
• Respond to plumbing emergencies as required.
• Perform maintenance on steam traps including repair for replacement of same.
• Perform miscellaneous manual labor relevant to plumbing system(s) work as assigned.
• Perform plumbing systems work on all public buildings including school and municipal facilities.
• Inspecting and testing plumbing systems for safety, functionality and code compliance.
• Troubleshoot / investigate plumbing related issues and implement repair using “in-house” or outsourced providers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, sketches related to plumbing work.
• Knowledge of applied practice, techniques, tools and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
• Assist other tradesmen (HVAC, Electrical, carpentry, etc.) with miscellaneous building related tasks as assigned.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other coworkers, supervisors and stakeholders.
• Maintain repair and maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Performs other manual duties related to plumbing work and will work in conjunction with contracted trades as necessary.
• Performs similar duties as required, assigned or as the situation dictates.

MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

High School / Trade School Diploma, GED equivalent and five (5) to 10 (10) years of directly related experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of:

• C.M.R.’s relating to plumbing systems, Mass State Plumbing and knowledge of the State Building Code, current edition.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and equipment.

Ability to:

• Operate equipment, to use various hand tools to perform manual labor.
• Exercise prolonged physical labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Handle hazardous chemicals and to work in confined spaces.
• Read and understand various manuals, blueprints, schematics and instructions.
• Maintain records/logs.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Compose correspondence.
• Prioritize and complete multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions.
• Operate a computer with basic software skills.
• Use a telephone system.

Skilled in:

• The use of tools and equipment such as various hand and electric tools.
• Customer service and organizational skills.
• Use of all equipment used in maintenance and repair duties of the Department.
• The latest technologies, tools and equipment.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Massachusetts Master or Journeyman’s Plumbers & Gas Fitter Licenses.
• OSHA 10-Hr Construction Safety and Health Training.
• Required to work nights and weekends as necessary, especially in response to system failures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear.
• Heavy lifting/pushing of 50 pounds or more is regularly required.
• Special physical effort will be required when performing routine and emergency maintenance. Work consists of prolonged heavy physical labor under adverse weather conditions with exposure to hazards, strong odors and noise.
• Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office work is performed under typical office conditions; field work environment is moderately noisy and subject to outdoor conditions. This role is exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, sharp blades or instruments, strong odors, fumes, gases or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, confined spaces, extreme heights, extreme heat; flames; risk of explosion, electrical shock, strong vibration and drowning.
• Operates utility and treatment equipment; operates computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and other standard office equipment. Operates trucks and department equipment.
• Contacts are by phone, through correspondence, and in person; they generally consist of an information exchange dialogue, discussing complex technical issues.
• Errors could result in delay of department services, and have legal and/or financial repercussions. Errors may also cause a serious health hazard to the community.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Facilities Director

Supervision Given: Contractors

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Selections shall be made on the basis of qualifications, ability, and dependability. Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

The job posting does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit a completed Town of North Andover employment application along with a resume and cover letter to: , or by mail or hand delivery to Human Resources Department, Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Resumes may be attached to the employment application but may not serve as a substitute for completing the required employment application. The Employment Application may be obtained on the Town’s website here, or by visiting the Human Resources Department, or by calling (978) 688-9526.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Selected candidate will be required to undergo an extensive background check including SORI/CORI screening and successfully complete a pre-hire physical and drug & alcohol screening.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at (978) 688-9526. Questions regarding this hiring process should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (978) 688-9526.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.09 - $42.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person