Description - External The Military Division (Massachusetts National Guard) is seeking a professional for the role of Plumber and Steamfitter II The selected candidate for this role will be responsible install, repair, maintain and/or alter sanitary fixtures, heating units, sprinkler systems, steam tables, industrial cafeteria equipment, etc… and perform other work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to install, repair, maintain and/or alter steam, heating, water supply, drainage, and disposal systems. Incumbents in this position perform additional duties on behalf of the Construction and Facilities Management Officer in support of agency priorities as required. Position is located on Camp Edwards, Massachusetts Army National Guard Base. Plumbing and steamfitting tasks will be performed for the purpose of overseeing and participating in the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of facilities on Camp Edwards Massachusetts. _Duties and Responsibilities_ · Installs, repairs, maintains, and/or alters steam and plumbing systems by cleaning sewer drains; by operating power tools, welding equipment, sewer cleaning machines, hand tools, and plumbing equipment; by laying out, cutting and fitting material for welding; by packing joints, valves, and pumps; by cutting and threading pipes; by caulking and packing lead joints, valves and pumps; by replacing seals in water closets; by cleaning filters; by unplugging sinks, toilets, and drains; and by insulating heat tracing wires and/or piping to ensure that equipment is in proper working order and to meet agency needs · Inspects buildings to determine need for repairs · Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions, or layouts to understand construction work to be done. · Schedules installation, maintenance, and/or repair work by conferring with supervisors and other department personnel to determine location of equipment and appropriate time to complete the project · Estimates length of time, cost of materials and manpower needed by using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work budget · Handles complaints from building occupants regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action · Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, riggings, and/or ladders; laying out drop cloths; fabricating miscellaneous metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment; preparing work reports; and training employees on the job. * * _ABOUT OUR AGENCY_ The Massachusetts Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General. The Governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies, such as storms, floods, blizzards, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the Massachusetts National Guard to participate in federal missions. The Massachusetts National Guard's mission is to be trained and ready to provide units that can mobilize for any contingency, at home or abroad. To accomplish this, we must sustain a ready, reliable, and robust joint military team of Army, Air Force and civilians that will honor our responsibilities to nation and community. We are composed of full-time and part-time Soldiers and Airmen, as well as civilians, who together serve the Commonwealth and country. _Desired Essential Skills and Qualifications_ · 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 · Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand held tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, chisels & drills · Knowledge of the types and uses of small measurement devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, steel squares, etc. · Knowledge of the types and uses of hand held power tools such as power saws, power drills, power hammers, etc. · Knowledge of the types and uses of materials used in plumbing such as steel; malleable, cast and galvanized iron; clay; glass, etc. · Knowledge of the types and uses of hand tools used in plumbing such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, taps, dies, etc. · Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in plumbing such as blowtorches, soldering equipment, gauges, etc. · Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in plumbing · Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of plumbing · Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of steam fitting · Knowledge of sanitation methods, techniques and procedures followed in plumbing · Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipe fitting Qualifications - External 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. Supplemental Information: _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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. Job: Skilled Trades* *Organization: Military Division *Title: *Plumber And Steamfitter II Location: Massachusetts-Camp Edwards Requisition ID: I