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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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- Full-time
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- English
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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 .
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Responsibilities
Install, upgrade, repair, and test plumbing systems and related equipment across the district's facilities, including responding to plumbing emergencies. Prepare layouts and drawings, estimate time and materials, advise district staff, and maintain a district vehicle and its inventory.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, plumbing apprenticeship credentials and a Certificate of Qualification, a Class B Gas License with electrical endorsement, and cross-connection control tester certification. Applicants must have at least two years of journeyperson-level commercial or institutional service experience, a valid Class 5 BC driver's license, and the ability to work independently and perform physically demanding tasks.
Skills
- Plumbing Installation
- Plumbing Repair
- Plumbing System Upgrades
- Plumbing System Testing
- Emergency Response
- Job Layout Planning
- Sketching and Drawing
- Time and Materials Estimation
- Technical Advice
- Commercial and Institutional Maintenance
- Sprinkler Systems
- Tool and Equipment Use
- Workload Organization
- Physical Stamina
- Communication
Benefits
- Municipal Pension
- Health Benefits
- Vacation Benefits
- Sick Benefits
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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
- Emergency Plumbing Response
- Job Layouts
- Permit Applications
- Time and Materials Estimation
- Commercial Service Work
- Institutional Service Work
- New Construction Techniques
- Certificate of Qualification
- TQ
- Red Seal
- Class B Gas License
- Electrical Endorsement
- Class 5 BC Driver's License
- Facilities Maintenance