Plumber (Permanent)

Richmond School District No. 38; Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension

Health

Vacation

Sick benefits

Job summary

Richmond School District No. 38 is seeking a full-time, permanent Plumber to join its Facilities Services department to install, upgrade and repair plumbing systems across 53 facilities at the journeyperson level.

The ideal candidate will hold a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.) and a BC Certificate of Apprenticeship, with two years of journeyperson experience in commercial or institutional settings, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two years' journeyperson experience in commercial or institutional service work.
• BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.) and a BC Certificate of Apprenticeship.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Installing, upgrading, repairing, and testing plumbing components, equipment, and systems across district facilities.
• Responding to plumbing and piping emergencies throughout the district facilities.
• Develops plans, sketches, and drawings for job layouts, permits, and estimates.
• Provides technical advice to District staff as required.
• Operates a district vehicle and maintains vehicle electrical equipment and inventory.
• Performs other duties of comparable importance as required.

Skills

Journeyperson experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Education

BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.)

BC Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing

Job description

PLUMBER (Permanent)

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

As an employer, we provide comprehensive growth, learning and engagement opportunities to our committed professionals across the district. We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Plumber to join our Facilities Services department to perform plumbing install, upgrading and repair at the journeyperson level across the district's 53 facilities.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Installing, upgrading, repairing, and testing plumbing components, equipment, and systems such as sanitary, storm, potable, natural gas, propane, compressed air and sprinkler systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Responding to plumbing and piping emergencies throughout the district facilities.
• Develops manual plans, sketches, and drawings for the purpose of job layouts, permit applications, and estimating time and materials required to complete the work.
• Provides technical advice and information to District staff as required.
• Operating a district vehicle and maintaining the vehicle's electrical equipment and materials inventory as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.);
• Two (2) years' experience at a Journeyperson level in commercial or institutional service work, including maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to the plumbing trade.
• Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Interested applicants MUST provide proof of TQ/Red Seal qualifications to be considered.

This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.75, plus a liberal benefit package including:

• Municipal Pension
• Health
• Vacation
• Sick benefits

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences.

Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/richmond or our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.