About the position
The Boston Fire Department (BFD) is dedicated to managing, maintaining, repairing, and providing security for its municipal buildings, including Headquarters and various Firehouses. The Maintenance Mechanic Foreperson (Plumber) plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of these facilities. Under the guidance of the Buildings System Engineer, this position involves a wide range of plumbing and maintenance tasks that are essential for the upkeep of BFD's infrastructure. The primary goal is to preserve the useful life of City facilities while reducing operating costs through effective preventative maintenance measures. In this role, the Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plumbing systems and fixtures within BFD's municipal buildings. This includes testing pipe systems, fixing leaks, and performing preventive maintenance as required. The individual will also be tasked with maintaining, cleaning, repairing, and diagnosing issues with both interior and exterior drains, lines, and fixtures. Installation of pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and other plumbing components such as sinks and toilets will also be part of the job responsibilities. The use of hand and power tools is essential for performing these plumbing duties effectively. Additionally, the Maintenance Mechanic will prepare departmental records regarding work accomplished, tool inventories, and significant events during their shifts. Coordination with personnel from other City Departments may be necessary to complete tasks efficiently. The role also involves monitoring the performance of private contractors and ensuring that all preventative maintenance and record-keeping responsibilities are completed accurately. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for isolating and draining exterior water systems for freeze protection and will need to monitor inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available for maintenance work. Maintaining safe working conditions in all areas under their control is also a critical aspect of this position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures in BFD's municipal buildings, including Headquarters and BFD Firehouses.
- Test pipe systems, fix leaks, and perform preventive maintenance as required.
- Maintain, clean, repair, and diagnose problems with interior and exterior drains, lines, and fixtures.
- Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, fixtures, and other parts, such as sinks and toilets.
- Use hand and power tools in the performance of plumbing duties.
- Prepare appropriate departmental records regarding work accomplished, tool inventories, and significant events during a shift.
- Perform repairs to surrounding finished areas following any required demolition.
- Coordinate with personnel in other City Departments as necessary to perform the tasks above.
- Monitor the performance of private contractors as necessary.
- Testing and repair of anti-siphon (Backflow) devices.
- Isolate and drain down all exterior water systems for freeze protection.
- Responsible for completing all Preventative Maintenance and record keeping assigned to their area of responsibility, reviewing and updating information as necessary.
- Submit work orders for all work performed.
- Make recommendations to their supervisor as necessary on the performance of equipment.
- Monitor inventory and ensure adequate supplies are readily available for maintenance work.
- Ensure that safe working conditions are maintained in all areas under their control.
- Perform related work as required.
Requirements
- At least four to five (4-5) years of paid experience as a plumber.
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in the plumbing and maintenance trades.
- Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and maneuver a minimum 6-foot ladder.
- Ability to read and follow blueprints and knowledge of Massachusetts plumbing codes.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
- Experience with Cloud Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and ability to utilize a digital work order management process.
- Monitor Cloud Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for work order queue and update work status to completion.
- A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber's License is required; a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Master Plumber's License is preferred.
- Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC, and Life Safety codes.
- Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
