Job Description 

These positions will be assigned to facilities throughout the Southern Sector of the Department of Correction to include

Norfolk, Bridgewater, Roslindale, Plymouth, and Walpole

Duties:

Supervises incarcerated individuals and civilian employees in the repair/installation and/or alters steam plumbing systems by cleaning sewer drains; operating power tools, welding equipment, sewer cleaning machine hand tools, and plumbing equipment; laying out, cutting and fitting material for welding; packing joints, valves, and pumps; cutting and threading pipes; caulking and packing lead joints, valves and pumps; replacing seals in water closets; cleaning filters;  unplugging sinks, toilets, and drains; and insulating heat tracing wires and/or piping to ensure that equipment is in proper working order and to meet agency needs. Inspect buildings to determine the need for repairs. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions, or layouts to understand construction work to be done. 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 equipment used in plumbing such as blowtorches, soldering equipment, gauges, etc. Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing plumbing. Performs other duties as assigned.

** CANDIDATE MUST HAVE POSSESSION OF A

MASSACHUSETTS PLUMBERS LICENSE **

**SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS

A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, DRUG SCREENING,

OSHA RESPIRATOR MEDICAL EVALUATION AND BACKGROUND

AND MUST ATTEND A FOUR (4) WEEK RECRUIT ACADEMY**

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Consideration will be given to applicants that have a Pipefitters or Steamfitters License or can show a proven background in these areas.

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position. Candidate must take and pass the next Civil Service Examination for this title and score must be reached in order to be considered for a permanent appointment.  Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement.   Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bi-lingual applicants to apply.

Comprehensive Benefits

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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.