Plumber (Permanent)
- Richmond, BC, Canada
This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.75, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits. · Full-time
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- This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.75, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.
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Original job description
PLUMBER (Permanent)
Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”
As an employer, we provide comprehensive growth, learning and engagement opportunities to our committed professionals across the district. We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Plumber to join our Facilities Services department to perform plumbing install, upgrading and repair at the journeyperson level across the district's 53 facilities.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.) plus a Class "B" Gas License with electrical endorsement;
This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.75, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.
Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit or our website at .
Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”
As an employer, we provide comprehensive growth, learning and engagement opportunities to our committed professionals across the district. We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Plumber to join our Facilities Services department to perform plumbing install, upgrading and repair at the journeyperson level across the district's 53 facilities.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Installing, upgrading, repairing, and testing plumbing components, equipment, and systems such as sanitary, storm, potable, natural gas, propane, compressed air and sprinkler systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Responding to plumbing and piping emergencies throughout the district facilities.
- Develops manual plans, sketches, and drawings for the purpose of job layouts, permit applications, and estimating time and materials required to complete the work.
- Provides technical advice and information to District staff as required.
- Operating a district vehicle and maintaining the vehicle's electrical equipment and materials inventory as necessary.
- Performs other job-related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.
Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.) plus a Class "B" Gas License with electrical endorsement;
- Two (2) years' experience at a Journeyperson level in commercial or institutional service work, including maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of new construction techniques and sprinkler systems.
- Certificate of Competency - cross connection control tester.
- Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to the plumbing trade.
- Competency in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade.
- Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving heavy materials, equipment and supplies and working in confined spaces.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.75, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.
Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit or our website at .
More about this job
Responsibilities
Install, upgrade, repair, and test plumbing and piping systems across the district's facilities, including responding to emergencies. Prepare job layouts and estimates, advise district staff, and maintain a district vehicle and its equipment and materials inventory.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, plumbing apprenticeship and qualification certificates, a Class B Gas License with electrical endorsement, and a cross-connection control tester certificate. Applicants must have two years of journeyperson-level commercial or institutional service experience, relevant trade knowledge, a valid Class 5 BC driver's license, and the ability to work independently and perform physically demanding tasks.
Skills
- Plumbing Installation, Upgrading, And Repair
- Plumbing Systems Testing
- Emergency Response
- Commercial And Institutional Service Work
- Maintenance And Repair
- Natural Gas And Propane Systems
- Sprinkler Systems
- Job Layouts And Sketches
- Estimating Time And Materials
- Technical Advice
- Tool And Equipment Use
- Workload Organization
- Physical Stamina
- Communication
- Vehicle And Inventory Maintenance
Benefits
- Municipal Pension
- Health Benefits
- Vacation Benefits
- Sick Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Education
Keywords
- Plumbing
- Journeyperson
- Plumbing Installation
- Plumbing Repair
- Sanitary Systems
- Storm Systems
- Potable Water Systems
- Natural Gas
- Propane
- Compressed Air
- Sprinkler Systems
- Piping
- Commercial Service Work
- Institutional Service Work
- New Construction Techniques
- Class B Gas License
- Electrical Endorsement
- BC Certificate Of Qualification
- Interprovincial Certificate Of Qualification
- TQ
- Red Seal
- Job Layouts
- Permit Applications
- Time And Materials Estimating
- Emergency Response
- Facilities Maintenance
- Class 5 BC Driver's License