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Posted: September 6, 2012 (4879 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Maintenance Mechanic - Plumber

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

HRD

Stale

Location

Massachusetts, 02114

Salary

Not specified

Closes

Not specified

Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining water pipes, plumbing fixtures, and related systems in a government setting, along with some general maintenance tasks in other trades.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on plumbing experience who enjoys working with tools and can handle both skilled and basic repair work under supervision.

It's ideal for a reliable team player living in Boston who wants stable public sector employment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in plumbing or related maintenance work
  • Residency in the city of Boston
  • Ability to install and repair hot and cold water pipes and connections
  • Skills in drilling, tapping, and laying pipes up to six-inch size for water lines
  • Experience wiping, testing joints, and repairing plumbing fixtures
  • Capability to supervise and instruct on water meter repairs
  • Proficiency in performing skilled or semi-skilled maintenance in various trades

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, performs work tapping, installing and repairing piping systems and fittings for water systems; performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work as needed; and does related work as required.

Requirements

Installs and repairs hot or cold water pipes and makes all necessary connections with full responsibility for such installations. Drills and taps water and sewer mains and laterals. Lays pipe up to six-inch size for water lines. Wipes and tests joints. Supervises and instructs water meter repairmen into replacement of meters and performs plumbing work incident thereto. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures. Performs skilled or semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in a variety of trades as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have 2 years of experience in related work. Must be a resident of the city of Boston.

Additional Information

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Posted on NEOGOV: 9/6/2012 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-massachusetts-522614