Journeyman Plumber / Gasfitter

File: 23/24-07 June 21, 2023

JOB POSTING

POSITION: JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER / GASFITTER

40 hours per week (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week)

Salary - $36.15 per hour* (Effective July 1, 2023)

*Plus Benefit and Pension Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

DUTIES :

• Installs, upgrades, repairs and maintains plumbing, heating & cooling systems, ventilation, fire sprinkler systems and related equipment and fixtures

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION MAY BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.sd54.bc.ca

• Reads and interprets drawings and specifications, determines material and labour requirements, reports on work in progress and proposes changes in plans and schedules as required
• Conducts periodic testing to ensure the safe and efficient operations of plumbing, gasfitting and HVAC systems and maintains required test records
• Prepares paperwork and files for the acquisition of the annual pressure vessel permits
• Orders parts and equipment and maintains related paperwork
• Supervises and advises other employees pertaining to this trade
• Communicates effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion with school staff, students and parents in the explanation and clarification of information
• Maintains the confidentiality of information seen or heard
• Works as a team member to ensure the timely resolution of general maintenance requirements (e.g. snow removal, mail delivery, equipment & furniture deliveries, temporary structures removal and set-up, etc.)
• May be required to perform other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this class specification

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Valid BC Trade Certification as a Plumber /Gasfitter
• Class ‘A’ or ‘B’ Gas Ticket (Class ‘A’ preferred)
• 4 years of related experience
• Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade
• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures and current WHMIS certificate
• Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract
• Physical capability to perform the job duties

All inquiries should be directed to: Mr. Stefan Young – Maintenance Manager Maintenance Department Office – 250-847-2865

Applications must be made in writing, accompanied by a cover letter, resume (including three employment references) and copies of certificates that address level(s) of competency in the above qualifications.

CLOSING DATE: THIS POSTION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible