Plumber Journeyperson

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited is looking for a Journeyperson Plumber with at least 5 years of experience and a valid Certificate of Qualification. The role includes operating and maintaining facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

The successful candidate will interpret blueprints, manage plumbing system installations, and participate in facility-related projects. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills are essential, and a Journeyman Plumbing license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a licensed plumber.
• Current knowledge of fire, life, safety and building codes.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing.
• Install, replace, and repair valves and fixtures.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plumbing systems.

Skills

Ability to adhere to processes

Strong client-service orientation

Troubleshooting and resolution skills

Effective communication

Education

College Diploma/Certification

Journeyman level Plumbing license

Job description

The Journeyperson Plumber has a minimum 5 years’ experience and holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. The incumbent is responsible for operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine services on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems for the assigned facility within the limits of company policy and trade certification. The Journeyperson Plumber is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security and fire protection.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines piping system requirements and pipe sizing.
• Measures, cuts, threads and bends pipes to required shape and size.
• Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to map layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems in residential and commercial buildings.
• Cuts opening in walls or floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Installs, replaces and repairs valves, pump and all others of piping system, fixtures and equipment.
• Tests pipes for leaking and other problems.

Maintenance

• Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices.
• Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities at assigned facility.
• Performs regular facility, facility plumbing systems monitoring and inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility is maintained.
• Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes.
• Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required.

Client Relations

• Provides observations about facility, facility plumbing conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.
• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.

Administration

• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements.
• Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
• Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College Diploma/Certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience required as a licensed Plumber.
• Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and resolution skills.
• Current knowledge of fire, life, safety and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards.
• Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency.
• Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
• Mentoring skills required to support lower level technicians development.
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on‑call/standby and emergency call‑outs as they arise.
• Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must hold a valid Journeyman level Plumbing license issued by the province in which the work is performed.

Any one of the following are considered an asset:

• Working towards Building Environment Systems (BES) Operation Class 1
• Facilities Technician Certification through an accredited institution
• Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT)

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.