Job Details
JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to perform skilled plumbing, water service and maintenance work.
Cross-trade cooperation will be expected.
The employee is responsible to the Director of Operations or designate.
POSITION: PERMANENT
LOCATION: CRANBROOK
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week
WAGE RATE: $35.01 as per CUPE 4165 Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. British Columbia Journeyperson Plumber certification
2. Class B gasfitter certification
3. Driver’s license
4. Minimum four years of experience in the plumbing trade
5. Computer skills would be an asset
6. Experience and/or certification of the following would be an asset:
· DDC and HVAC
· Refrigeration
· Fire sprinkler systems
· Irrigation systems
· Backflow certification
· Sheet metal certification
MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:
1. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
2. Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
3. Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.
4. Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team environment.
5. Work with disagreeable situations and adverse conditions from time to time.
6. Operate, maintain, and repair various specialized tools and equipment.
7. Solve problems related to the job.
8. Read and understand specialized and technical material related to the position.
9. Maintain confidentiality.
10. Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.
11. Perform the physical requirements of the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Inspect, diagnose, and repair all mechanical systems, including but not limited to plumbing, associated water services, heating, ventilation and refrigeration.
2. Ensure employee compliance with all guidelines, codes, regulations, and acts relating to the position.
3. Perform functions such as:
· purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.
· prepare budgets and inventory management.
· estimate and bill costs.
· Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.
4. Be available on call when required.
5. Provide information to the Manager of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
6. Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
7. Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
8. Assist with the technical design of new buildings and renovations.
9. Perform other job-related duties.
All applications must be submitted through Make A Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certifications, and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certifications or diplomas.
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca