Summary of Duties

Works under the direction of the Supervisor or designate.  Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing, heating, process piping and auxiliary equipment at various City owned Facilities.

Work Performed

Perform the work of a master plumber in the repair and maintenance of various plumbing/heating systems as per regulatory codes and by-laws.

Repairs, replaces or rebuilds gas fired appliances, plumbing fixtures, circulating pumps, valves, pipe/fittings, burners and combustion chambers, balancing valves, steam traps, heat exchangers and safety devices.

Performs a variety of repairs and preventative maintenance of piping, valves, fittings associated with heating/cooling, potable supply/waste vent/process piping.

Tests, analyses and repairs problems in plumbing and heating systems.

Installs and/or removes from service seasonal plumbing components and pool pumps; winterizes plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, piping and pumps in pools and seasonal buildings.

Uses appropriate welding equipment, test instruments, gauges and protective equipment to perform task; uses power and hand tools and equipment as required in trade.

Makes recommendations on heating, plumbing systems, mechanical equipment as to repairs, modifications or replacement in accordance with established methods and procedures and recommends changes to procedures and methods.

Prepares and maintains work records, requisitions materials, take off materials lists from blueprints and drawings.

Periodically assumes some of the normal supervisory duties over others.

As assigned, performs related duties which are transient or of an emergency nature or which are minor, but recurring.

Qualifications/Experience

Successful completion of Grade 12 in the Province of Ontario or equivalent plus successful completion of an apprenticeship as a Plumber.

Specialized Training & Licenses

Valid Class G Driver's Licence.

Master Plumbers Licence.

Gas Fitter II Licence

Valid Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber.

Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Backflow Inspection Certificate

Note: Shift work may be required.

Compensation and Other Information

$33.76 - $37.54 per hour

This posting is for 2 positions.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Please attach all transcripts or relevant information to your application.

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