Plumber (Permanent)

School District #38 (Richmond); Richmond; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension

Health benefits

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Richmond School District 38 (Richmond) seeks a full-time, permanent Plumber to join its Facilities Services team. The role covers plumbing install, upgrading and repair across 53 facilities, at the journeyperson level, with a 40-hour week and benefits.

Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent, BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing, T.Q. with a Class B Gas License and a BC Driver's License. Unionized position with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson-level experience in commercial or institutional service work.
• BC/Interprovincial Plumbing Apprenticeship certificate and a T.Q.; Class B Gas License with electrical endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, repair and test plumbing systems including sanitary, storm, potable, natural gas, propane, compressed air and sprinkler systems.
• Respond to plumbing emergencies across district facilities.
• Develop plans and drawings for job layouts, permits and estimates of time/materials.
• Provide technical advice to District staff.
• Operate a district vehicle and maintain its equipment and inventory.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Journeyperson experience

BC/Interprovincial Apprenticeship

T.Q. certificate in Plumbing

Gas License incl. electrical

Grade 12 or equivalent

Cross connection tester

Commercial/institutional plumbing

Strong communication

Class 5 BC Driver's License

Physical stamina

Education

BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing

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

Grade 12 or equivalent

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.) plus a Class "B" Gas License with electrical endorsement;

• Two (2) years' experience at a Journeyperson level in commercial or institutional service work, including maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of new construction techniques and sprinkler systems.
• Certificate of Competency - cross connection control tester.
• Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to the plumbing trade.
• Competency in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade.
• Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving heavy materials, equipment and supplies and working in confined spaces.
• 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, and 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/richmondor our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.