Union Plumber

at  CBRE

Posted
13-Mar-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America
About the role:
First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Tuesday – Saturday) Licensed Union Plumber in Innovative Bio-Medical Research Facility with Great Benefits. $46.39/hr.
Job Description:
Core responsibilities include being able to work collaboratively with management, plumbing lead and various trades throughout the campus to solve problems efficiently and effectively, and address emergencies as they arise, installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems for heating and cooling, all scientific gas piping repairs, high-pressure transport, oil and chemicals, natural gas, and more. Be the first point-of-contact for all scientific gases across campus.

What you’ll do:

• Work with scientific groups and end users on daily and long-term projects
• Utilize work order system to complete designated tasks on time and communicate status to internal team and end users
• Inspect and utilize PPE and follow safety guidelines when using pneumatic and hydraulic tools
• Maintain and repair pH, RODI, vacuum and other lines, as well as grease traps, wastewater, cistern, steam, natural gas and specialty systems
• Repair malfunctions, breakages, or leaks to support maintenance efforts
• Troubleshoot and repair boilers and associated components
• Visually inspect LN, CO2 and bulk gas tank areas and escalate concerns to management, as needed
• Collaborate with other workers (e.g. plumbers, painters, carpenters, HVAC) and vendors to execute tasks and minimize business interruptions
• All other tasks, as assigned

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines when dealing with dangerous equipment or chemicals
• Proven experience as a licensed plumber with ability to operate pro press, thread pipe, etc.
• Experience reading blueprints/construction drawings and working with lab equipment and gases
• Good numerical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in shifts and/or overtime
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work from high surfaces, such as (but not limited to) ladders and other equipment
• Have experience working in industrial settings and with steam traps and various pipe materials (steel, copper, etc.).

Union Benefits:

This position is a union role, though applicants are not required to be existing members of the union to apply. Prior to onboarding, this new hire will need to join the local union. Pay rate is outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) with the union and benefits are from the union:

• Transit & Parking Reimbursement
• Paid License Renewal
• 7 Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays
• PTO Days
• Overtime shifts available
• Shift differentials
• Paid double-time if working Christmas and Thanksgiving
• One paid medical day for annual physical
• Laundered Uniforms provided
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Dental and Health Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Annuity & Pension
• Health & Welfare
• Training funds

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable
Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is
$46.39 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

What you’ll do:

• Work with scientific groups and end users on daily and long-term projects
• Utilize work order system to complete designated tasks on time and communicate status to internal team and end users
• Inspect and utilize PPE and follow safety guidelines when using pneumatic and hydraulic tools
• Maintain and repair pH, RODI, vacuum and other lines, as well as grease traps, wastewater, cistern, steam, natural gas and specialty systems
• Repair malfunctions, breakages, or leaks to support maintenance efforts
• Troubleshoot and repair boilers and associated components
• Visually inspect LN, CO2 and bulk gas tank areas and escalate concerns to management, as needed
• Collaborate with other workers (e.g. plumbers, painters, carpenters, HVAC) and vendors to execute tasks and minimize business interruptions
• All other tasks, as assigne

This position is a union role, though applicants are not required to be existing members of the union to apply. Prior to onboarding, this new hire will need to join the local union. Pay rate is outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) with the union and benefits are from the union:

• Transit & Parking Reimbursement
• Paid License Renewal
• 7 Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays
• PTO Days
• Overtime shifts available
• Shift differentials
• Paid double-time if working Christmas and Thanksgiving
• One paid medical day for annual physical
• Laundered Uniforms provided
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Dental and Health Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Annuity & Pension
• Health & Welfare
• Training fund