Plumber

Position Summary

BCIT’s Campus Planning and Facilities department is currently seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Plumber. This position carries out planned and emergency maintenance, repair and installation of institute water, gas, drainage, air, heating systems and backflow prevention assemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

Responding to trouble calls, and taking corrective action; this includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems.

The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property and public safety.

• Establishing priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the PM Plan; duties include printing off daily schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies and taking corrective action.
• Estimating labour and materials for renovations, upgrades and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
• Communicating with individuals from a variety of departments within BCIT, and external contractors brought in to work on systems, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
• Continually learning about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
• Staying current on new technology and regulatory requirements including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
• Upgrading existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
• Preparing drawing, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
• Adhering to and promoting safety standards required by regulatory bodies consistent with the assigned work.
• Making recommendations and suggestions for improvement to Program Coordinators on various building projects on campus.
• Preparing and completing work orders including; clearing stoppages in plumbing fixtures, drains, sumps and sewer lines, repairing and replacing faucets, system valves, pipes, coils and other fittings, clearing and replacing strainers, traps and filters, installing and relocating fixtures and fittings, performing minor cutting, drilling and patching of building fabric and structure.
• Resolving any issues related to natural gas including cleaning, maintaining, servicing systems and replacing old systems with new equipment on an ongoing basis (note : this area is highly regulated with provincial standards that must be maintained).
• Maintaining an inventory of plumbing supplies.
• Operating various lifts to get at equipment and systems; including working at heights and within confined spaces.
• Coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Undertaking duties as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.

Qualifications Definition :

The qualifications section for this position was developed using the job evaluation plan. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

Position Qualifications :

A valid Trades Qualification or an Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journey person status) plus technical education and / or certifications in the relevant building trades industry;

plus two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.

• Ability to assess blueprints and make recommendations for specific trade requirements is an asset. Must be able to work independently.
• Proven ability to trouble shoot and resolve related issues in conjunction with the assigned level of skill, ability and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top quality customer service standards.
• Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
• Basic computer training and experience is required.

Additional Information Benefits Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.

ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted .

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).