Maintenance Plumber

Detailed Overview

Performs a variety of skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level in the installation, alteration and repair of plumbing systems; installs, tests, maintains and repairs natural gas lines; inspects and test cross connection and backflow prevention systems; reviews work requests; carries out relevant preventive maintenance; maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; operates and repairs steam and heating boilers/air conditioning systems. Responsibilities Installs and/or repairs gas, air, water and medical gases systems; installs, tests and repairs cross-connection preventative devices; repairs and maintains ward plumbing fixtures; repairs and replaces taps, faucets, mixing valve, isolation valves, toilets etc.; installs/repairs steam piping. Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets drawings, and specifications in order to determine materials and equipment required; calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required. Prepares for work project by arranging work schedule with user departments and assembling supplies, tools and equipment. Carries out plumbing preventive maintenance by inspecting piping systems, cross-connection preventative devices, drains and other plumbing fixtures for repair and maintenance needs, ensuring that applicable codes and regulations are followed. Sets up and maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchases of related tools, equipment and supplies. Maintains logs and records tests of plumbing equipment, eye wash stations, fire pumps, cross-connection preventative devices and plumbing fixtures and equipment; assigns inventory numbers to newly purchased plumbing tools and equipment; ensures that changes to piping systems are indicated on an "As Built" set of drawings. Sets up and maintains a labeling system for all piping to conform to Occupational Health & Safety (WCB) and CSA codes and regulations. Participates on various internal and external committees as required. Assists and relieves the Plant Maintenance Engineer in the operation and repair of steam boilers and ancillary steam equipment as required; adheres to the bylaws of the Provincial Pressure Vessel Act, Code and Regulations. Maintains working areas in a clean and safe condition. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of BC. Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section. Certificate of Competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to deal with others effectively Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications Ability to organize work Ability to operate related equipment About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.