Plumber

Location
New Westminster, BC V3L 3B9
 
Benefits
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Municipal pension plan
 
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Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $39.21 - $39.21 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Plumber
Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of B.C.
Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section
Experience
Two years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits (eligibility based on employment status), including but not limited, to:

Four weeks of vacation to start
Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
87% maternity top-up
50% subsidy on Translink passes

Eligibility based on employment status
To learn more about our Maintenance Trades positions, read employee insights, and view current job vacancies, please visit this link to Facilities on our website: Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades
Detailed Overview: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or delegate, performs skilled plumbing work at the journey person level in the installation, alteration and repair of plumbing systems. Installs, alters and repairs medical gas, oxygen, vacuum, medical air systems; installs, tests, maintains and repairs natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories; and inspects and tests cross connection and back flow prevention systems. Responsibilities:
Reviews work requests and consults with user departments to arrange work schedules and discuss specifications and other project requirements.
Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine material and equipment requirements.
Calculates materials and labour to provide cost estimation of project and makes recommendations as necessary.
Prepares for work project by confirming work schedule with user department and assembling supplies, tools and equipment.
Installs, alters and repairs plumbing, medical gas, oxygen, vacuum and medical air systems in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, by performing duties such as bolting, soldering and caulking.
Installs, test, maintain and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in accordance with applicable codes.
Inspects and test a variety of cross connection control devices such as pressure reducers, back flow assemblies, double check valve assemblies and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, using equipment such as; dead weight testers, water columns, mercury and manometers and differential gauges.
Repairs and/or replaces items such as pipes, valves and fixtures by cutting, bending, threading and assembling.
Carries out the plumbing preventative maintenance program by inspecting piping systems, and other plumbing fixtures for repair and maintenance needs and for conformance to applicable codes and regulations.
Assigns work tasks to designated staff, when required and provides related orientation and training, when necessary.
Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related records and reports; makes recommendations for purchase.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of B.C. Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section.

Two years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to organize work. Read more