Plumber

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Plumber, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and upgrading essential systems. This role involves responding to emergency calls, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You'll work closely with various departments and contractors, showcasing your troubleshooting and communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including health plans, pension, and professional development opportunities. If you're eager to learn and make a difference in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Vacation

Health Plans

Dental Plans

Pension

Professional Development

Free Courses

Wellness Programs

Gym Access

Qualifications

• Valid Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Ticket required.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Responding to trouble calls and troubleshooting problems on various systems.
• Performing preventative maintenance and managing contractor work.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Ticket

Relevant Technical Education/Certifications

Job description

BCIT’s Campus Planning and Facilities department is currently 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 & Responsibilities

1. Responding to trouble calls: Taking corrective action, troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems, often in emergency situations with non-standard solutions, prioritizing based on property and safety impact.
2. Preventative Maintenance: Establishing priorities for the PM Plan, inspecting, identifying deficiencies, and taking corrective actions on interconnected systems.
3. Estimating and reviewing: Labour and materials for renovations, upgrades, and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications.
4. Communication: Interacting with BCIT departments and external contractors, including explaining complex systems and managing difficult clients.
5. Learning and development: Staying updated on new technologies, standards, and codes, and adapting older systems accordingly.
6. System upgrades and documentation: Upgrading systems, preparing drawings, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects.
7. Safety and compliance: Adhering to safety standards set by regulatory bodies and promoting safety practices.
8. Work orders and repairs: Clearing stoppages, repairing and replacing fixtures, pipes, valves, and fittings, including minor structural work.
9. Natural gas systems: Maintaining, servicing, and replacing gas systems, ensuring compliance with provincial standards.
10. Inventory and equipment operation: Managing supplies and operating lifts, working at heights and in confined spaces.
11. Contractor coordination: Monitoring contractor work to ensure standards are met.
12. Additional duties: Performing any other tasks as assigned within the job grade.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum requirements based on the job evaluation plan and are future-oriented.

• A valid Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journey person status), with relevant technical education/certifications; plus 2 years of general trades experience and up to 4 years of current relevant experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and advise on trade requirements is an asset; capable of working independently.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer service.
• Willingness to learn and stay current in the field.
• Basic computer skills and training required.

Additional Information

Benefits include competitive pay, vacation, health and dental plans, pension, professional development, free courses, wellness programs, and gym access.

BCIT values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Applications are accepted via the careers portal only. For accessibility accommodations, contact [emailprotected].

Our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations: xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).