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MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Description Of Duties Of Position

Will install and maintain various plumbing systems including, but not limited to, sanitary waste, storm drain, potable water, acid waste, and waste neutralization systems. Will service and maintain plant and instrument compressed air systems, low and medium pressure steam systems, and hot water heating systems. Will install and maintain the following piping system: steam/condensate, chilled water, process cooling, plant/instrument air, refrigerant, and process gas. Will provide 24-hour emergency response as necessary in support of mechanical systems. Will assist fellow trade and service workers as required.

Monday-Friday 3:00PM to 11:00pm.

Qualifications Required Of Applicant

  • Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber’s license
  • 5 years experience in the plumbing field required.
  • The ability to read construction drawings and process and instrumentation drawings (P & ID’s) is required.
  • Massachusetts Journeyman Pipefitter’s license with a minimum of 3 years experience is desired.
  • Driver’s License required.
  • Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, staging, work plat forms and/or spaces that are tight, confined spaces such as manholes.
  • Crawling over and around equipment located in building pipe chases and mechanical rooms or construction areas is a must.
  • Must be able to work all shifts as required by MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
  • Required to work during the site wide semi-annual steam plant facilities maintenance shutdowns.


Hiring Range: $51.45

Job Grade: SEIU-PLUMBER

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!


Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks .

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43047

Salary : $51

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