Plumber And Steamfitter I

Job no

527639

Position type

Staff Full Time

Benefit Status

Benefited-Union

Campus

UMass Lowell

Department

Facilities Operations&Services

Salary

MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union position, Grade 18/Please refer to the salary rates below in posting section.

Applications Open

May 28 2026

Applications Close

General Summary of Position:

Incumbents of this position, repair, maintain and/or alter plumbing sanitary piping and fixtures, roof drainage systems, storm drain piping and fixtures, hot and cold water distribution systems, gas distribution systems, steam and hot water heating units, fire sprinkler system emergency response, backflow prevention systems, safety equipment, irrigation systems, safety eyewash and deluge shower piping systems, special lab acid waste and water systems, industrial cafeteria equipment and perform related work as required. Plumber and Steamfitter I is the entry-level skilled trade job in this series.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Plumbing License
• Knowledge of state and local plumbing codes
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned unit activities
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations concerning plumbing practices
• Knowledge of the principles and theory of plumbing and steam fitting
• Knowledge of the types and use of small hand tools used in plumbing practices such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, taps, dies, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand held power tools and equipment such as power saws, power drills, power hammers, torches, gauges, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment including testing equipment used in plumbing work
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in plumbing
• Knowledge of inspection techniques used in the plumbing trade
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Ability to foll...