PLUMBER - PHSA

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About our Client

We are assisting the Provincial Health Services Authority with several important roles throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regions. PHSA has a unique role in BC's health authority system: to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality specialized healthcare services. PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and healthcare professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice closer to where people live and to effectively promote health, manage chronic conditions, and reduce the burden of illness. From conducting ground-breaking research to training tomorrow's professionals to setting province-wide standards to providing top-notch, compassionate patient care, our leaders, health professionals, and staff consistently seek system-wide improvements with an emphasis on prevention, health promotion, and protection.

POSITION: PLUMBER - PHSA

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

STARTING WAGE: $39.21/hr

WORKING HOURS: 7 am to 3 pm

START DATE: ASAP

LOCATION: BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centre - 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Responsibilities

• Communicating with the plumbing supervisor and receiving instructions on any general maintenance related to plumbing tasks
• Reviewing work requests, and consulting with user departments regarding project requirements
• Interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the materials and equipment required
• Calculating materials and labour in estimating the cost of projects
• Arranging a work schedule with user departments and organizing supplies, equipment, and tools
• Using tools and techniques including cutting, bending, threading, and assembling to repair and/or replace things like pipes, valves, and fittings
• Examining pipe systems and other plumbing fixtures for necessary repairs and maintenance
• Installing, testing, and maintaining natural gas equipment and accessories by BC Gas Safety Code
• Using tools like deadweight testers, water columns, and mercury manometers, to inspect and test a range of cross-connection control devices
• Assigning work tasks to designated staff and providing related training
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School education
• A minimum of 2 years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certificate of Journeyman Plumber Trades Qualification authorized by the province of B.C.
• Class B level Gas fitter’s License recognized by the province of B.C.
• Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Waterworks Association
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact and work with others effectively
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Capacity to use relevant machines and equipment

How to Apply

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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