Plumber - Maintenance Services

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a licensed Plumber for Maintenance Services at Kingston General Hospital Site. The role covers maintenance and repair of complex building systems within a health care environment, with responsibilities across plumbing, HVAC, and related equipment.

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 diploma (technical program) and a valid Ontario Plumber’s certificate, with 3–5 years of experience in hospital facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma (Technical program).
• Current Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber. (5 year apprenticeship – 2 year educational component)
• 3-5 years experience in the maintenance and repair of complex building systems and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent trouble shooting and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties consistent with Plumber in a hospital environment, maintaining and repairing building systems (water, steam, heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and related equipment.
• Maintains and repairs hospital equipment such as valves, pumps, converters, cooling towers, radiators, steam traps, autoclaves, medical gas fittings, plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems.
• Plans and prepares layouts, estimates material and labor, and submits purchase requests.
• Interfaces with management, staff, contractors and suppliers to expedite resolution of facility needs.
• Performs minor project work, renovations, equipment installation and testing as required.
• Participates in preventive maintenance programs and maintains records; responds to emergencies and overtime as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

Grade 12 diploma (Technical program)

Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber

Job description

Career Opportunities: Plumber - Maintenance Services (104247)

Requisition ID104247-Posted08/18/2026-Facility and Operational Support

Union: CUPE
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

Please note, this posting identifies the current shifts that apply to the position control number. However, this does not guarantee the permanence of the shift time or work assignment for the position. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift time and work assignment as it deems necessary.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under direction, performs assigned maintenance and construction duties throughout the hospital facilities, according to policies, procedures, legislated codes and regulations, to support a functional, reliable, safe and comfortable health care environment.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston General Hospital strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs duties consistent with those of Plumber under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act and as pertains to a hospital environment. Maintains and repairs building systems as assigned, such as: water, steam, heating, ventilation, air conditioning except refrigerant systems, water treatment for cooling and heating systems, automated building systems, medical gas systems, pumps, valves, packings, steam systems. User Knowledge of Building Automations system.
• Maintains and repairs hospital equipment as assigned such as: valves, pumps, converters, cooling towers, radiators, steam traps, autoclaves, hydroclave, medical gas fittings, plumbing fixtures, kitchen equipment & HVAC systems.
• Plans, prepares layouts, reports material and technical needs for own work assignments. Submits for approval, estimates of material, labor, feasibility of repairs or projects, and purchase requests.
• Interfaces with management and staff throughout the hospital, contractors and suppliers to expedite the resolution and follow-up of facility needs.
• Performs minor project work, renovations, equipment installation and testing, as required.
• Participates in the preventive maintenance programs, work schedules, and maintains records as required.
• Assists other personnel as required or may be called on to do other duties as required by the Maintenance Department. Responds to emergency call-ins, stand‑by, shift rotation and overtime, as required.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma (Technical program)
• Current Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber. (5 year apprenticeship – 2 year educational component)
• 3-5 years experience in the maintenance and repair of complex building systems and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent trouble shooting and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSCis committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.