Plumber/ Gasfitter - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Metropolitan

Toronto Metropolitan
Toronto Metropolitan
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Toronto, Canada

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About Toronto Metropolitan:


At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university.

Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture.

Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.


The team

Toronto Metropolitan University's Facilities Management and Development (FMD) department involves care of the physical environment of the campus and strategic planning for existing and future spaces, including the impacts of those spaces.

FMD is responsible for functions including Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Services, Maintenance and Operations, Planning and Development, Project Management Office, Real Estate, and Sustainability.


The Opportunity:


The Plumber undertakes regular inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, modifications, repairs and adjustments to piping and components of water, gas, air and vacuum services including waste and drain services in washrooms, laboratories and mechanical plant spaces.

They complete plumbing service requests from campus clients.

Here are some things you can expect to do in your role:

  • Lays out, assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fixtures and fittings used for water distribution, waste disposal and gas distribution according to plumbing and gas codes.
  • Installs and repairs piping valves and fittings made of metals such as iron, steel, lead or copper and nonmetallic materials, such as plastics, glass or vitrified clay.
  • Joins pipe sections using fittings, couplings, elbows, solder, lead, screws, bolts and clamps; secures pipes in position using brackets and hangers.
  • Installs domestic plumbing fixtures such as water closets, wash basins and baths, industrial plumbing fixtures, kitchen equipment and photographic processing equipment.
  • Maintains and repairs installed plumbing systems by tracing and rectifying defects, replacing broken pipes and fixtures, soldering and caulking leaks, clearing plugged waste pipes and traps and thawing frozen lines.
  • Undertakes a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and ensures that proper maintenance cycles are maintained and data given to the Supervisor.
  • Under the direction from the Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations undertakes preventive maintenance and replacement of components such as valves, strainers, traps, of installed piping systems involving hot water heating and low pressure steam, chilled water, etc., forming part of the physical plant distribution system.
  • Undertakes modification, replacement and major repair of piping and components such as valves, traps, strainers etc., in the boiler plant, chiller plant, fan and mechanical rooms etc. under the direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations.
  • Completes bills of material, estimates, sketches and other documentation as required.
  • Ensures good client relationship with prompt responses.
  • Cooperates with other trades to ensure that assignments are completed in the most efficient manner.
  • Has a working knowledge of the Ontario Gas and Plumbing Codes and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and follows safe work practices while undertaking duties.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of sprinkler and fire lines.
  • Undertakes modification, replacement and repair of pneumatic piping.
  • Repairs and maintains air compressor piping, pressure reducing valves and fittings associated with them.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

  • Successful completion off current Ontario licenses for Journeyman Plumber and Gasfitter.
  • A minimum of 3 years work experience as a licensed Journeyman Plumber and Gasfitter in the maintenance of building plumbing and heating systems, preferably in an industrial, commercial or institutional facility.
  • Experience reading and interpreting specifications, drawings, blueprints, and diagrams, for building plumbing services.
  • Working knowledge of the Ontario Plumbing and Gas Codes.
  • Working knowledge of WHMIS and OH&S Act.

Additional Information:


Position Number(s)

Reports To

  • Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations

Department

  • Facilities Management and Development

Vacancy Type

  • FTCE

Employee Group

  • CUPE 233

Work Location

  • 285 Victoria Street

Start Date

  • ASAP

End Date

  • Not Applicable

Hours of Work

  • 40 hours, Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 1130pm, Friday, 1pm to 930 pm

Grade

  • Plumber CUPE 233

Salary Scale
- $37.84/ hour - $40.75/ hour


Hiring Salary Range
- $37.84/ hour


TA Specialist

  • Claudiu

Posting Date

  • March 7, 2024
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