Trades 2 - Plumber

University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia Building Operations seeks a Trades 2 - Plumber to perform skilled plumbing work across campus, including gas, water and waste systems. The role involves maintenance, repair and renovation tasks under supervision, with unionized CUPE 116 affiliation.

Ideal candidates have a journeyperson plumber certification, a BC driver’s license, and at least five years of related experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include journeyperson plumber certification, BC driver’s license, and at least five years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plumbing fixtures, gas, air, water and waste systems across campus.
• Respond to service requests and emergencies in a safe, timely manner.
• Prepare cost estimates and order required materials.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical piping

Gas fitter license with electrical end

Interpret drawings

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

Plumber journeyperson certification

BC driver's license

5 years related experience

Job description

Staff - Union

CUPE 116

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Plumber

Job Title

Trades 2 - Plumber

Department

Mechanical Maintenance Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities

Compensation Range

$7,186.00 - $7,666.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 27, 2026

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Trades are the heart and hands of Building Operations. The Trades units provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all buildings on campus. Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation work of gas, air, water, and waste disposal systems and of the interior and exterior water mains and drainage systems throughout the University.

Organizational Status

Plumbers report to the People & Process Manager, Mech Systems & HVAC Trades. Plumbers work both independently as well with other plumbers and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Plumbers receive daily work assignments and directions from the Head Plumber as well as the Sub Head Plumber.

Work Performed

Performs maintenance, repair and renovation work such as: maintaining plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention devices, gas, air, water, fire protection systems and waste disposal systems.

Handles low-risk asbestos or other hazardous insulation materials following UBC policy and procedures.

Carries out repair on machinery and equipment, inspection tests, diagnoses defects in equipment, taking remedial action as required or recommending solution to the Head Plumber verbally or written.

Assembles parts, equipment, fittings and joins them by soldering, brazing, gluing, screwing calking, bolting and other methods.

Work in correct/safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensures personal protective equipment is worn where required.

Keeps current on preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and ensures familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.

Responds to service requests and emergencies during normal working hours and after working hours in a safe effective manner.

Uses all tools, equipment and instruments he/she is competent to use required for work and is responsible for the correct and safe storing of equipment.

Prepares cost estimates for jobs and orders required materials.

Works from oral and written instructions, work orders and drawings.

Ensues good housekeeping is practiced in the plumbing shop and on site.

Is responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system and possible safety of users.

Supervision Received

Plumbers work under the general supervision of the Head and Sub Head Plumber. Plumbers are required to develop appropriate work procedures and methods of problem solving. Plumbers receive specific instructions only on unusual problems.

Supervision Given

Plumbers monitor and check the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

• A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Plumber, a valid BC driver's license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical piping and/or service plumber experience.
• Valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, sketches of work required and maintenance manuals.
• Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Ability to work various shift patterns dependent upon operational needs.