Job Details

Phillips Academy seeks a full-time Plumber in the Office of Physical Plant.  The plumber will plan and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facilities plumbing and heating system equipment.  The qualified candidate must possess a current Journeyman Plumbing License from Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure – Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.  Possessing a Massachusetts Grade 1 Waste Water Treatment Plant License, an Oil Burner Technician Certificate, and/or a Massachusetts Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License would be a plus for this position. 

Applicants must also have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, computer skills, and experience in reading construction documents, shop drawings, layout work and material lists.  Physical ability to perform all job functions as required in a facilities setting.  Overtime required as necessary and participation in the rotating on-call program to provide 24 hour – 7 days a week off shift coverage for emergency situations. 

When emergencies and/or extreme weather conditions occur, the functions of this position may be deemed essential, and employees must report to work and/or remain on duty during their regularly scheduled work hours or the work hours designated by their supervisors.  Must have and use personal vehicle while performing job duties. 

Phillips Academy requires that all student-facing faculty, staff, and administrators, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, be up to date with their COVID vaccination, which includes any boosters that have been added to meet the CDC definition of up to date which now includes the new bivalent booster.

Phillips Academy is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package which include group medical/dental, generous employer contributions to HSA/HRA for eligible employees, 403(b) plan, vacation/personal and illness bank paid time off as well as many other benefits.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, ADP (RMV) and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.