Maintenance Plumber Facilities 1014
Maintenance Plumber Facilities 1014
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Job Description
Job Number: 1014
Job Type:FullTime
Location: 100 Maple Grove Rd Regional Operations Centre
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions:1
Department: Facilities Operations South Zone Corporate
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Union:CUPE 1656
Grade: CUPE 1656 Grade 008S Skilled Trades
Salary Range: $36.38 $38.29 per hour
**Note: As per the collective agreement probationary employees will receive 5 less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in until the completion of four 4 months continuous service or eighty 80 actual days worked whichever is the greater. They will then commence receiving the regular permanent rate.
Our Story:
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by ourStrategic Plan Growing with Care we focus on equity inclusion and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum a treaty guiding our commitment to:
Recognizing our shared humanity and land
Taking only what we need
Leaving some for others
Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision mission and core values and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
The Role
Performs preventive demand corrective maintenance rejuvenation and restoration work on plumbing systems devices fixtures and HVAC systems at all Region buildings including Waterloo Region housing to meet requirements for a safe and reliable workplace.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Repairs and replaces plumbing system components and fixtures; installs new water and sanitation systems and adds onto existing systems.
- Performs maintenance on mechanical operating equipment associated with HVAC systems (e.g. repairs/replaces components changes filters replaces motors services humidification systems replaces bearings on blowers replaces belts lubricates moving parts troubleshoots and solves gas train problems).
- Responds to client concerns and troubleshoots to identify cause of failure and determine course of action; implements appropriate solutions.
- Provides technical expertise to evaluate issues and provide options and solutions.
- Determines work scope timelines and details in consultation with supervisor as required.
- Organizes sets up and cleans up work sites to ensure the safety and comfort of clients tenants coworkers and the public.
- Maintains documentation/records for projects service work and maintenance activities. Reports conditions for investigation/correction.
- Participates in the development and implementation of plumbing and backflow preventive maintenance programs (e.g. systems fixtures valves shutoffs hot water tanks cushion tanks water softeners and systems sump pump systems water heating systems sewage systems). Performs annual backflow testing.
- Participates in the development and implementation of HVAC preventive maintenance program (e.g. natural gas propane fuel/electrical heating systems air conditioning and heating units fans and dampers air and water refrigeration systems control systems).
- Works with other staff as required to perform maintenance; update programs (e.g. fire safety); repair/replace systems (e.g. methane carbon monoxide); and maintain building elements (e.g. caulking roofing doors windows screens rain gutters down spouts hardware locks minor carpentry louvers).
- Has contact with building inspectors TSSA inspectors and contractors regarding equipment repairs/replacement work. Contacts vendors and suppliers for technical support and information.
- Inventories and identifies plumbing and HVAC systems equipment and fixtures. Secures and maintains tools equipment and computers/devices required in safe working condition. Reports need to repair or replace Regionowned tools or equipment to supervisor. Has a pcard and purchases materials.
- Backs up other facilities maintenance staff as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must have Journeyperson status as a Plumber 306A) plus a Gas Technician II certificate or Gas Technician III certificate and ability to attain G2 within 12 months of employment plus 3 years of institutional commercial and/or residential experience in building maintenance and construction as a journeyperson plumber.
- Must have Backflow Tester & Installer Certificate through Canadian Wastewater Association (or attain within 6 months of employment).
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with corporate policies procedures and standards; industry standards (e.g. American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers); municipal bylaws; local utilities standards; TSSA requirements; LEED standards; and legislation and codes (e.g. fire building electrical gas plumbing health and safety). Ability to remain current and update status with trade/certification requirements.
- Ability to keep knowledge and skills current as it relates to new buildings materials systems and technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited direction. Ability to determine work required and manage projects from concept to completion.
- Communication and human relations skills to interact communicate and exchange technical information with coworkers contractors clients and tenants and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and electrical mechanical architectural plans drawings and blueprints. Ability to complete work orders timesheets and requisition forms. Ability to read and apply information from technical manuals reports instructions code changes and WHMIS.
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office a work order management system and building automation systems.
- Must have a valid G drivers license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.
- Must provide an acceptable security background check to meet requirements for working unaccompanied in police facilities.
- Must provide an acceptable criminal and judicial matters police check (level 2 for bondability and periodically working in long term care facilities.
- Ability to participate in a regular standby/oncall rotation to respond to emergencies callouts equipment failures and breakdowns. Ability to work staggered hours statutory holidays weekends and overtime as required/requested.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Regions values.
Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Internal 1656 applicants are required to submit a document with their name on it (or an optional resume). 1656 staff are encouraged to internally apply with an updated resume especially for those job opportunities that are a promotional opportunity so that their qualifications are appropriately captured during the screening phase.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive barrierfree recruitment and selection process. At the Region we respect encourage and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive only those candidates selected for an interview with be contacted through email. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).
Employment Type
Full-Time
