PIPE FITTER - NFSB2026-027-110

New-Frontiers-School-Board; Châteauguay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Frontiers School Board in Châteauguay, Quebec, is seeking a Pipe Fitter to perform inspection, repair, upkeep, conversion and installation of plumbing, heating, oil burner, sprinkler and refrigeration systems. The role involves maintaining and upgrading piping networks in institutional settings.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with staff and external contractors, and ensure safe, efficient operation during scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both official languages (spoken and written).
• Legal qualifications for the class of employment.
• Experience working in institutional or public-sector environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, upgrade and install plumbing and related systems.
• Connect domestic piping for air, water, sewer and gas networks.
• Unplug sinks, basins, showers, urinals and toilets.
• Operate and supervise maintenance tasks during public hours.
• Read blueprints and interpret schematics for installations.
• Coordinate work of less experienced staff when needed.
• Maintain safety and compliance with codes.

Skills

Plumbing systems

Heating systems

Oil burners

Automatic sprinklers

Refrigeration systems

Education

Qualification certificate

Tools

CMMS

Job description

PIPE FITTER
38.75HRS

NATURE OF THE WORK

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in carrying out the inspection, repair, upkeep, conversion and installation of plumbing, heating, oil burner, automatic sprinkler and refrigeration systems.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS

The employee in this class of employment repairs or replaces pipes and installs new accessories to upgrade plumbing systems. He or she connects the domestic piping of air, water, sewer and gas networks to the supply and discharge networks. He or she unplugs sinks, basins, showers, urinals and toilets. He or she is responsible for the proper upkeep of pipes, taps, valves and other accessories. He or she starts up and shuts down the plumbing systems in locations open to the public during certain seasons. He or she pierces or has openings pierced for floor or wall pipes. He or she bends, cuts, reams, threads, installs and connects pipes; carries out a variety of tests for the purpose of determining the system's resistance to leakage.
He or she installs, replaces, repairs and connects piping systems for steam, hot water heating or gas systems. He or she sets up and installs hot water heating systems. He or she cleans or has cleaned the piping inside the boilers and performs any other work required for the regular maintenance of the installations.
He or she sets up and installs refrigeration, lighting and cooking systems using liquefied petroleum gas and performs any work required for the maintenance of the installations.
On occasion, he or she may be required to coordinate the work of less experienced or nonspecialized workmen.
If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Schooling or qualification certificate
Have the pertinent legal qualifications for the class of employment

BOARD REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in both official languages (spoken and written)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., plumbing, gas, building, and safety codes).
• Experience working in institutional, commercial, or public-sector environments (school boards or similar settings considered an asset).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and asset management principles.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple service requests efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff, students, and external contractors.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position (lifting, confined spaces, ladder work, etc.).

REMUNERATION

$30.45 per hour, in conformity with the salary scales set by the Ministry.

WORK SCHEDULE

38.75 hours per week – 5 days per week
Monday to Friday; 07:00-15:00

**"Comme employeur, la commission scolaire New Frontiers souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et valorise la diversité au sein de son effectif en encourageant toutes les candidates et tous les candidats qualifiés à présenter une demande. Nous nous sommes engagés à créer un processus de sélection et un milieu de travail inclusifs et équitables."

**"The New Frontiers School Board is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments."

Le Service des ressources humaines - Human Resources Department