Plumber

Plumber Position At New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium is seeking an experienced plumber to join the Campus Operations Team and contribute to the maintenance of the vast plumbing systems that keep the animal collection safe and the facilities operating at peak performance. The plumber inspects, overhauls, and repairs all plumbing systems throughout the aquarium and collaborates with individual departments and the campus operations team to provide a high level of service to the organization.

This position is part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 32BJ, District 615. This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule will be Tuesday to Saturday from 6a to 2:30p with some flexibility on the start and end times of shifts. This position may require occasional off-hours coverage. Work must be conducted onsite at both the Boston and Quincy campuses.

Essential functions include:

• Working within preventive maintenance system to maintain plumbing systems at all aquarium facilities (i.e., pumps, filtering systems, piping systems, steam, water, and compressed air systems).
• Inspecting, overhauling, and repairing components of our plumbing systems throughout the aquarium complexes in Boston and Quincy.
• Laying out projects, preparing materials list, and completing installations or repairs when assigned.
• Performing maintenance requests on all plumbing systems as submitted in the Corrective Maintenance Management System to assist other divisions at the aquarium.
• Assisting during snow removal operations.
• Assisting other colleagues in facilities as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum training and experience:
  High school diploma or equivalent. Must hold at a minimum, a Massachusetts apprentice plumber license or equivalent. Minimum of three years' experience with plumbing systems including maintaining pumps, filtration systems, and other plumbing systems. Welding, electrical, and chiller/HVAC experience preferred. Experience using a Corrective Maintenance Management System preferred. Valid drivers' license. MA hoist license or a willingness to train and obtain a license required.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  Ability to take initiative and work independently to complete assigned tasks. Strong communications skills and the ability to provide excellent service to internal customers. Organized and able to plan projects and execute them in a timely fashion. Ability to lift up to 59 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs. or more.

For more information and to apply online, please visit the New England Aquarium website.

New England Aquarium is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet, and we believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our work environment.