Skilled Trades · Boston, MA

Plumber jobs in Boston, MA

Plumbers install and repair water, gas, and drainage systems, from rough-in on new construction to service calls for leaks, water heaters, and stubborn drains.

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$25–$64/hr
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Facilities Technician

Match Education · Boston, MA
$50.94k

OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Match is seeking a reliable and efficient Facilities Technician to join to support facilities work all three Match school locations: the elementary school (Match Community Day) on 100 Poydras…

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Workers Comp Analyst

Planet Professional · Cambridge, MA
$40 - $50 per hour

Workers Comp Administrator 3-6 months, could extend beyond $40-$50/hr.Hybrid Cambridge, MA 2 days on site Must Haves:Bachelor's Degree5+ years of related workers comp experienceStrong knowledge of the laws in this space…

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Project Engineer (Water)

HDR · Boston, MA

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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Mentor Technical Group · Boston, MA · Full-time
$53 - $57 per hour

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowle…

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

Fire Equipment Inc · Medford, MA · Full-time
$38.46 - $62.5 per hour

Licensed Fire Sprinkler Technician Location: Medford, MA (Field-Based / Office Support as Needed) Department: Sprinkler Division Reports To: Sprinkler Operations Manager Compensation: $38.46-$62.50 About Fire Equipment I…

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Licensed Journeyman Plumber

Gpac · Boston, MA · Full-time

Licensed Journeyman Plumbers needed! Excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. Competitive Pay Excellent Benefits Professional Growth Great Company Culture The Licensed…

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🔥 Fire Sprinkler Technician 🔥

Gpac · Cambridge, MA · Full-time

A well-established, locally owned fire sprinkler company with 30+ years of success is seeking experienced Fire Sprinkler Technicians and Foremen to support continued growth. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a…

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Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Technician

Gpac · Newton, MA · Full-time

We are hiring a Fire Alarm Technician / Fire Sprinkler Technician to join a growing fire protection and life safety services platform. This role offers long-term stability, consistent work, and career growth. Responsibil…

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What plumbers earn in Boston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $25–$34 $51k–$70k
Journeyman $34–$48 $70k–$100k
Master / Lead $46–$64 $96k–$134k

Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Pipe fitting and solderingDrain cleaning and camera workWater heater installationPlumbing code knowledgeBlueprint readingPEX, copper, and PVC systemsDiagnostic troubleshootingCustomer service
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

How do you diagnose a drop in water pressure throughout a house?

Show a sequence: check the meter and PRV, isolate hot versus cold, look for leaks or mineral-clogged lines. Logic first, wrenches second.

What is your licensing status and hours toward journeyman or master?

Give the state, the level, and the timeline plainly. If you hold a gas line qualification, say so; it widens what you can bill.

Walk me through replacing a water heater safely.

Cover shutoffs, draining, venting or electrical, expansion tank, and code items like seismic straps and T&P discharge. Completeness is the point.

Tell me about a service call where the customer was frustrated before you arrived.

Describe listening first, explaining the fix and price clearly, and leaving the space clean. Service plumbing is half craft, half trust.

What experience do you have with rough-in on new construction?

Talk about reading isometrics, coordinating with other trades, and passing rough inspection. Name the pipe materials you ran.

How do you handle discovering a bigger problem mid-job, like corroded supply lines?

Say you stop, document, show the customer, and give options with prices before proceeding. Surprises on the invoice lose repeat business.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For plumbers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your license level and state first: apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber.

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List certifications that expand your scope, such as gas fitting, backflow tester, or med-gas.

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Split your experience clearly between service work and new-construction rough-in.

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Quantify service volume, like calls completed per week or average ticket size.

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Name the systems you install: tankless water heaters, water treatment, sewer lines, or repipes.

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Mention drain camera and locator experience; diagnostic gear skills raise your rate.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Apprentice Plumber
02 Journeyman Plumber
03 Master Plumber
04 Plumbing Contractor
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