Plumber and Steamfitter II - Springfield Technical Community College : Job Details

About Springfield Technical Community College : 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. STCC's 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 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, 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.Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES: See also the Massachusetts Department of Personnel Administration Job Specifications. ADDITIONAL INFO: 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 of overtime and emergencies as needed. May be asked to be on call.Alter, repair and maintain water systems.Install, repair, troubleshoot piping, glass piping, sprinkler, gas distribution, industrial cafeteria systems. For the full Series Plumber and Steamfitter series job description, logon to: QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 1 year experience in College or Multi Building Commercial setting, Experience with construction and construction related communications and coordination.Master Plumber's License issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbing and Gas Fitters; Journeyman may be acceptable pending similar experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years or more experience preferred. Additional Information: Salary: $2266.94 Biweekly, Grade 17/Step 1 Benefits: Yes, Full-Time Position Union: AFSCME Grant Funded: No Closing Date: Open Until Filled