Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in the series install, repair, maintain and/or alter sanitary fixtures, water fixtures and pipe, heating units; dewatering pumps in buildings and tunnels; installation and repair of air compressor lines, etc; and perform related work as required. Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from employees of higher grade who provide procedural guidance, assign work and review performance for conformance with established standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, maintains, and maintains steam and plumbing systems by cleaning sewer drains; operating power tools, cleaning machines, hand tools, and plumbing equipment; by laying out, cutting and fitting materials for welding; by packing joints, valves, and pumps; by cutting and threading pipes; by replacing seals in water closets; by cleaning filters; by unplugging sinks, toilets, and drains; and by insulating heat tracking wires and/or piping to ensure that equipment ls in proper working order and to meet agency needs,
Inspect buildings to determine need for repairs.
Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done.
Schedules installations, 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 project budget.
Handles complaints from building occupants regarding assigned work takes appropriate corrective action.
Prepare requisitions for supplies and equipment as needed.
Maintain records on such matters as work completed, timesheets, etc.
Performs related duties as required.

Candidates for this position must be able to work at heights and to operate manlifts and ladders.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

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Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in plumbing and steam fitting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

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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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.

Official Title: Plumber And Steamfitter II

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-300 Massport Haul Rd

Job

: Skilled Trades

Agency

: Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Sep 11, 2026, 11:57:10 AM

Number of Openings

: 2

Salary

: 73,044.92 - 103,615.72 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit: DOT

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No

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Plumber and Steamfitter II

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