Subhead Trades 2 - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - SubHead Trades - Plumber

Job Title

SubHead Trades - Plumber

Department

Plumbers Trades | Mechanical & Electrical Utilities | Engineering and Utilities | Energy and Water Services

Compensation Range

$6, $6,572.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

March 31, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

UBC's Energy &Water Services unit manages the UBC Vancouver campus's high-voltage electricity, district energy (steam and hot water), natural gas, and water needs.

Trades are the heart and hands of EWS; they provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all utility infrastructure on campus.

Sub Head Plumber works in the plumbing shop within EWS and organizes and directs the work of an assigned area and/or crew of plumbers and assigned Labourers engaged in maintenance, installation and renovation work.

In addition to their supervisory responsibilities, the Sub Head also provides cost estimates for plumbing work, procures materials, initiates and manages service shutdowns and service requests.

Organizational Status

The Sub Head reports to the Utilities Trades Manager and works under the general supervision of the Head Plumber of their assigned crew.

The Sub Head provides daily supervision to Plumbers, Labourers, Apprentices and any other skilled workers in their assigned crew.

Work Performed

Supervises, organizes and allocates the work of Utility Plumbers and assigned Labourers engaged in scheduled maintenance and installation activities.

Carries out inspections and tests.

Diagnoses defects in all point and linear utility systems or equipment and takes remedial action as required or recommends solutions to supervisory staff verbally or in writing.

Supervises and participates in training workers/apprentices as necessary.

Deals with day-to-day on-site problems by initiating appropriate action to correct the situation.

Participates in or performs the job duties of a Utility Plumber.

Prepares cost estimates for jobs and orders required materials.

Checks to ensure that work is completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.

Maintains work function related records, such as, timekeeping, costing, tools, equipment and work assignments.

Ensures that employees under his/her jurisdiction work in accordance with all applicable safety standards and practices and university and departmental policies and procedures.

Responds to service requests and emergency call-outs.

Coordinates with other shops.

Ensures good housekeeping is practiced in the plumbing shop, assigned vehicles and on job sites. Ensures all tools,

equipment and instruments required for work are safely utilized, maintained and appropriately stored.

Communicates with clients as required to ensure a quality customer service experience and the efficient delivery of service.

May be required to transport workers and equipment to and from job sites using assigned vehicles.

May be required to maintain, issue and keep records of a store of equipment and material required for work.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Sub Head makes decisions regarding the organization and allocation of trades and labouring work and acceptability of work performed for assigned area and/or crew; inappropriate decisions may result in service delays, costs and possible safety issues

Supervision Received

The Sub Head reports to the Utility Trades Manager in EWS and works under the general supervision of the Head Plumber of their assigned crew.

The Sub Head works from oral and written instructions, work orders, drawings and specifications on a daily basis

Supervision Given

The Sub Head organizes and directs the work of a crew of Utility Plumbers, Apprentices, Labourers; providing training, assistance and supervision on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications

A trade certification to journeyperson level as a plumber, a valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate, a valid BC driver's license and a minimum five years of related experience.

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualif