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Journeyman Plumber – JLL

What this job involves:

JLL is seeking a skilled Journeyman Plumber to join our facilities team supporting a premier pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Andover, MA. In this critical role, you'll maintain the plumbing infrastructure across a 2.1 million square foot, 9 building GMP regulated facility, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting edge systems in a highly regulated industry while applying your expertise to support critical manufacturing operations. You'll be part of a collaborative facilities team that takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance contributing directly to JLL's mission of delivering world-class facility management services to our pharmaceutical clients.

What your day to day will look like:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diverse plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm drain, process piping, and steam/condensate lines throughout the campus.

• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues including leaks, clogs, fixtures, valves, pumps, and related

• equipment using systematic diagnostic approaches to minimize downtime.

• Execute work orders through the CMMS platform, ensuring all maintenance documentation meets GMP standards and is completed accurately and on time.

• Respond promptly to emergency plumbing calls and building service requests, prioritizing issues based on operational impact and safety considerations.

• Read and interpret technical documentation including blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, and specifications to plan and execute plumbing work effectively.

• Work within GMP guidelines while adhering to site SOPs, permit requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety protocols on every assignment.

• Coordinate with other trades (HVAC, electrical, mechanical) and external contractor teams to support integrated facility maintenance and project work.

• Participate in planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance events that support continuous facility improvement.

• Maintain exemplary cleanliness and housekeeping standards in all work areas, with particular attention to GMP-controlled and cleanroom environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Journeyman Plumber license in the state of Massachusetts (or ability to obtain within specified timeframe).

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities settings.

• Prior experience working in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment—this is essential for success in this role.

• Demonstrated familiarity with SOPs, work order documentation systems, and regulated maintenance practices in controlled environments.

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and respond quickly in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on a large pharmaceutical campus or similar multi-building regulated manufacturing site.

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Maximo, SAP PM, or similar computerized maintenance management systems.

• Hands-on experience with steam systems, process piping, laboratory utility systems, or clean utility distribution systems.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification demonstrating commitment to workplace safety.

• Experience with permit-to-work systems and hot work permits in regulated environments.

• Background working with validation protocols or supporting qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Knowledge of water system sanitization, testing, and quality monitoring procedures.