Plumber (26-127)
Job Description
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 4452
Language Requirement: English Essential
Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy
Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.
Position Summary
The Plumber is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of plumbing systems within municipal buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. This role ensures compliance with plumbing codes, safety regulations, and operational standards while diagnosing and resolving plumbing issues to maintain safe and efficient plumbing systems.
Key Responsibilities
Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in municipal facilities.
Diagnose plumbing issues and perform corrective repairs to prevent leaks, blockages, and system failures.
Conduct routine inspections of pipes, valves, fixtures, and backflow prevention devices to ensure compliance with regulations.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings for plumbing installations and upgrades.
Ensure compliance with the Ontario Plumbing Code and all applicable safety and municipal regulations.
Position Requirements
Education & Certifications
Certification as a Red Seal Plumber (306A).
Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, with access to a reliable vehicle.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in plumbing maintenance, installation, and repair in an industrial, commercial, or municipal setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Plumbing Systems Expertise: Strong understanding of water supply, drainage, sanitary systems, plumbing tools, pipe-cutting equipment, and soldering and welding techniques.
Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of the Ontario Plumbing Code, building codes, and municipal plumbing standards.
