As one of the great gardens of the world located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul. 

Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Plumber to perform installation, repairs and preventative maintenance of plumbing and piping systems throughout the site, while adhering to established safety and plumbing regulations. Responsibilities include: 

•Provide hands-on technical expertise for day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical fluid-moving equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner while ensuring good housekeeping and an excellent guest experience. 

•Planning and organizing daily tasks, ordering materials, and prioritizing individual assigned work orders

•Performing day-to-day maintenance and system checks to diagnose and repair problems with the operation of various systems and components such as fountains, potable water, stormwater, sanitary/sewer, indoor and outdoor irrigation, natural gas, propane, fuel oil distribution and usage equipment, compressed air, hot water and steam/condensate, and water chemistry

•Ensuring a broad range of building material function as designed with integrated components that may be historic. 

•This position is subjected to after hour call-ins for emergency work as well as a base schedule of four 10-hour days on a modified second-shift for two months and a standard five-day first shift for 10 months.

The ideal candidate will have: 

•A completed apprenticeship program or willingness to complete one

• 2 - 4 years of demonstrated field experience

•A valid driver’s license

•Ability to climb and work at heights on ladders, stairs, and scaffolding

•Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and sit for extended periods of time, enter confined spaces, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 

•Demonstrated experience operating the tools of the trade and to work with other trades

•Familiarity with email, internet, and Microsoft Office products 

•Strong decision-making, communication, analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 

•Knowledge of BOCA/IBC, National Mechanical Code, National Plumbing Code, and OSHA 1910S Safety Standards, as well as the ability to read P&ID, construction as-built drawings, and building prints is desired.

Longwood Gardens is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the complexities and differences of all living things. We welcome and respect diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. Diversity creates a more beautiful world, sparks innovation, and unites us.