Trades 2 - Plumber

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled plumbers to join their Facilities and Building Services team. This role involves performing essential maintenance, repair, and renovation work on various plumbing systems, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion while delivering high-quality service. If you have a passion for plumbing and a desire to work in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and fosters a rewarding career in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related plumbing experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Respond to service requests and emergencies effectively.

Skills

Plumbing

Repair and maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Trade certification to journeyperson level

BC Gas Fitter B License

BC Cross Connection Control certificate

Tools

Soldering tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range

6,774.00 - $7,226.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 5, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11: 59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jan 2, 2025

This posting is for a leave replacement term position.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation work of gas, air, water, and waste disposal systems, as well as the interior and exterior water mains and drainage systems throughout the University.

Organizational Status

Plumbers report to Head / Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers work both independently as well as with other plumbers and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Plumbers receive daily work assignments and directions from the Head / Sub-Head Tradesperson.

Work Performed

Performs maintenance, repair and renovation work such as maintaining plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention devices, gas, air, water, fire protection systems, waste disposal systems.

Handling hazardous materials

Handles low-risk asbestos or other hazardous insulation materials following UBC policy and procedures.

Repair and diagnostics

Carries out repair on machinery and equipment, inspection tests, diagnoses defects in equipment, taking remedial action as required or recommending solution to Head / Sub-Head Tradesperson verbally or written.

Estimating and planning

Prepares cost estimates for jobs and orders required materials.

Work instructions

Works from oral and written instructions, work orders and drawings.

Assembly and joining

Assembles parts, equipment, fittings and joins them by soldering, brazing, gluing, screwing calking, bolting and other methods.

Safety and equipment use

Work in correct / safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensures personal protective equipment is worn where required.

Emergency response

Responds to service requests and emergencies during normal working hours and after working hours in a safe effective manner.

Tool and equipment management

Uses all tools, equipment and instruments he / she is competent to use required for work and is responsible for the correct and safe storing of equipment.

Workplace organization

Ensures good house keeping is practiced in the plumbing shop and on site.

Work quality and standards

Is responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.

Knowledge and compliance

Keeps current on preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and ensures familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.

Consequence of Error / Judgement

Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair / maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment / system and possible safety of users.

Supervision Received

Plumbers work under the general supervision of the Head / Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers receive specific instructions only on unusual problems and are required to develop appropriate work procedures.

Supervision Given

Plumbers monitor and check the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

A trade certification to journeyperson level as a plumber, valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate and Valid BC Drivers Licence. Minimum 5 years of related experience. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, sketches of work required and maintenance manuals. Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships. Ability to work various shift patterns dependent upon operational needs. Familiarity with controls and HVAC an asset.