Hospital Plumbing Technician - Maintenance & Installations

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a Plumber to perform maintenance, installation, and repair work across hospital facilities. The role handles water systems, HVAC-related plumbing, and medical gas considerations as part of a team maintaining critical care environments.

The position requires a Grade 12 diploma and a government apprenticeship or equivalent; familiarity with Ontario codes and safety regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a government apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Up to date with familiar plumbing codes and local ordinances.
• Maintenance or construction working knowledge of Plumbing Systems, HVAC system, and plumbing equipment.
• Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and scheduled maintenance for equipment for building services and patient supporting equipment as assigned and in accordance with the Hospital schedule of Preventive Maintenance.
• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings, and fixtures to maintain hospital systems and services.
• Studies blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location, and specifications of times to be installed.
• Reports any broken or defective tools or equipment to departmental management.
• Keeps records for equipment, showing type, model number, and date of installation and extent of service.

Skills

Physical ability

Communication

Multitasking

Reading and writing

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Government apprenticeship

Job description

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a Plumber to perform maintenance, installation, and repair work across hospital facilities. The role handles water systems, HVAC-related plumbing, and medical gas considerations as part of a team maintaining critical care environments.

The position requires a Grade 12 diploma and a government apprenticeship or equivalent; familiarity with Ontario codes and safety regulations is essential.