Plumber And Steamfitter II

Western Massachusetts Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dedicated Plumber and Steam Fitter to join a team dedicated to keeping essential hospital systems running smoothly. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, and wastewater distribution systems, ensuring the hospital's plumbing infrastructure operates safely and efficiently. From inspecting steam lines and pumps to maintaining propane tanks and radiators, this position plays a critical role in the facility's daily operations. Staying ahead of potential issues, following a preventative maintenance schedule, and ensuring compliance with local and state plumbing codes are all key aspects of this role.

This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of plumbing systems, including deionized water systems, natural gas distribution, and industrial cafeteria equipment. The role also involves procuring necessary supplies, managing vendor proposals, and participating in maintenance on-call duties. Ideal candidates should have experience troubleshooting complex plumbing issues, a keen eye for preventative maintenance, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and functional environment for staff and patients alike.

Please note : The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm with days off being Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) :

• Oversee the hospital's water, sewer, plumbing, and natural gas distribution systems, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with local and state plumbing codes.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing-related equipment, including steam lines, propane tanks, radiators, steam traps, valves, and pumps.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and plumbing systems to identify potential issues and maintain detailed documentation logs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on plumbing equipment, including replacing filters, packing, and other essential components to ensure optimal performance.
• Manage the requisition, procurement, and inventory of plumbing supplies, obtaining vendor proposals as needed.
• Install and maintain deionized water systems, ensuring proper chemical treatment and compliance with safety standards.
• Service and repair industrial cafeteria plumbing systems, including dishwashers, sinks, food disposals, and steam kettles.
• Respond to and resolve plumbing-related building service requests while monitoring facility conditions to prevent disruptions.
• Maintain tools and equipment through periodic cleaning, servicing, and proper storage to ensure longevity and functionality.
• Participate in maintenance on-call and standby duties, promptly addressing urgent plumbing concerns as they arise.

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DPH Mission and Vision :

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

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About Western MA Hospital :

The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured residents in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as :

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Consider joining our dynamic team of health care professionals in a work environment that provides high staff to patient ratio and delivers high quality care to all patients on all units. Enjoy the opportunity to provide quality services in a long-term care setting where familiar faces are the norm rather than the exception.

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About the Department of Public Health :

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

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Pre-Offer Process :

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines

Education and license / certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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For questions, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Option 4.

Qualifications :

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements : Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in plumbing and steamfitting.

Special Requirements : Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Plumber's license issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, 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.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

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

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.