Plumber

Job Posting #: 921467
Union: CUPE
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Supervisor
Hours: 37.5 hours
Wage range: $30.75 - $31.43 per hour. Start rate: $30.75 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements.
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Shifts: Monday-Friday. 0800-1600
Reposted Date: June 30, 2023
Closing Date: July 27, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Duties

• Inspect, maintain and/or replace pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas and drainage systems of the hospital facilities;
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems equipment in confined and/or open spaces;
• Perform pipefitting and other duties, while ensuring proper care in the use of equipment and supplies;
• Perform quality management responsibilities;
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act, in a timely manner;
• Perform cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must possess a current Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber with the Ontario College of Trades.
• Minimum of 6 months related work experience.
• Must be able to read building plans, blueprints and plumbing schematic drawings and upgrades.
• Thorough knowledge of plumbing principles, pipe specification codes and principles of operation application of equipment required.
• Math, drafting, physics and good analytical skills required.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi-task.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Ability to lift 11kg to 20kg.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.