Plumber - Public Property

About City of Brockton:

For nearly 200 years Brockton has retained its distinctive character as a complete community, and benefits from its role in the regional economy. It has excellent transportation access that links employment, employees, education, and services. While other communities in the Greater Boston area have become very expensive places to live or to conduct business, Brockton provides a high-quality alternative that is relatively affordable to all.

Brockton provides the benefits that arise from a culturally diverse population and the diversity of its employment base. This is a complete city - with its diverse places to work, study, shop, and live. The neighborhoods are compact, walkable, and endowed with a solid stock of housing. It has a remarkably varied and extensive network of open spaces, cultural and civic institutions.

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Job Description:

SALARY: $75,647.95 - $82,540.87 / annually

Commensurate with experience. Step Salary System to be awarded annually on the anniversary date of hire and would typically start at Step
1. Please note the salary range indicated is firm.

Bargaining Unit:
Building and Trades

To view the respective collective bargaining agreement please .

REPORTS TO:

Works under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Building Maintenance - Public Property

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Installs and repairs water pipes and makes necessary connections

* Maintains plumbing systems

* Repairs and replaces defective and leaky water and drain pipes

* Repairs and replaces valves

* Faucets, sinks, bubblers, tanks, and fixtures

* Replaces gaskets, washers

* Opens clogged drains

* Attaches pipe assemblies to walls

* Assembles, bolts, or solders valves, couplings, pipe sections and other parts

* Connects plumbing fixtures to outlets and seals connections

* Performs other manual duties related to plumbing work

* Performs other Public Property duties as required by the Superintendent of Buildings, Supervisor of Building Maintenance or their designee

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma, valid Massachusetts Drivers license, Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Plumber's License required and must have journeyman skill in plumbing.

Must have working knowledge of building codes and standard trades' practices. Minimum of five (5) years of paid experience in the field of plumbing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Physical effort is required in daily duties

* The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak, hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climb

* Physical agility is required to access certain pieces of equipment

* Stamina is required to work in adverse weather conditions

* Required to lift or move items weighing up to sixty pounds

* Physical ability to use power tools and drive motor vehicles

* Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate vehicles and equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in City buildings and outside with constant loud noise and potential exposure to equipment with moving mechanical parts, outdoor work may be performed in adverse weather conditions with exposure to hazards associated with chemicals and equipment. The employee may respond to emergency situations due to inclement weather or the failure of equipment in City buildings. The employee generally has contact with other City/School Departments, volunteer organizations and the general public.

Errors could result in personal injury, injury to others, delay or loss of service and damage to buildings and equipment.

Additional Information:

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the City of Brockton, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

The City of Brockton complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the City operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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