Plumber

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15 days vacation (prorated)

Health & dental plan

Pension plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Free BCIT courses

Wellness & EAP

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) seeks a regular, full-time Plumber (1.0 FTE) to maintain and repair institute water, gas, drainage, air, heating systems, and backflow prevention assemblies. The role involves responding to trouble calls, planning preventive maintenance, and coordinating with contractors.

The position requires a trades qualification or interprovincial ticket, 2 years general trades experience and the ability to work independently, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must have valid Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journeyperson).
• Two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trouble calls and perform corrective actions on plumbing systems.
• Establish and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance on interconnected systems and inspect for deficiencies.
• Estimate labour and materials for renovations and projects; review drawings and specs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Ticket

Job description

At BCIT , people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan , Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for more than a decade.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Campus Planning and Facilities department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Plumber. This position carries out planned and emergency maintenance, repair and installation of institute water, gas, drainage, air, heating systems and backflow prevention assemblies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responding to trouble calls, and taking corrective action; this includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property and public safety.
• Establishing priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the PM Plan; duties include printing off daily schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies and taking corrective action.
• Estimating labour and materials for renovations, upgrades and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
• Communicating with individuals from a variety of departments within BCIT , and external contractors brought in to work on systems, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
• Continually learning about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
• Staying current on new technology and regulatory requirements including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
• Upgrading existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
• Preparing drawing, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
• Adhering to and promoting safety standards required by regulatory bodies consistent with the assigned work.
• Making recommendations and suggestions for improvement to Program Coordinators on various building projects on campus.
• Preparing and completing work orders including; clearing stoppages in plumbing fixtures, drains, sumps and sewer lines, repairing and replacing faucets, system valves, pipes, coils and other fittings, clearing and replacing strainers, traps and filters, installing and relocating fixtures and fittings, performing minor cutting, drilling and patching of building fabric and structure.
• Resolving any issues related to natural gas including cleaning, maintaining, servicing systems and replacing old systems with new equipment on an ongoing basis (note: this area is highly regulated with provincial standards that must be maintained).
• Maintaining an inventory of plumbing supplies.
• Operating various lifts to get at equipment and systems; including working at heights and within confined spaces.
• Coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Undertaking duties as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the job evaluation plan. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

• A valid Trades Qualification or an Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journey person status) plus technical education and/or certifications in the relevant building trades industry; plus two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.
• Ability to assess blueprints and make recommendations for specific trade requirements is an asset.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Proven ability to trouble shoot and resolve related issues in conjunction with the assigned level of skill, ability and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top quality customer service standards.
• Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
• Basic computer training and experience is required.

Please note: These are the minimum required qualifications. This position also has an irregular work week with the following shift: Sunday – Thursday from 08:00 to 15:30 (irregular work week).

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Grade 9, Step 4: $71,964 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * New employees to BCIT are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. The salary is prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Please select which statement best describes your situation:
  • I am a current BCIT employee, this is not applicable to my situation.
  • I am not a current BCIT employee and would be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
  • I am not a current BCIT employee and would not be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate