Plumber (Corrective/preventive Maintenance) - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University
Description
Position Details:
- Position Information
Position Title - Plumber (Corrective/Preventive Maintenance)
Department/Unit
- Facilities Management
Location
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
- FM1923
Employee Group
- NSGEU Local 99
Position Type
- Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
- Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
- 1.0
Rate
- 29.08
Classification
- Plumber
About Dalhousie University
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
- Reporting to an Operations Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent carries out plumbing, heating and associated systemsrelated work on the University campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing and heating related devices such as but not limited to pumps, water distribution piping, valves, fixtures, back flow preventers and drainage interceptors,
- Installs and maintains drainage systems including chemical resistant
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated plumbing and heating related equipment
- Fits, aligns and tacks
- Makes recommendations for upgrading plumbing systems based on best economical/professional judgement
- Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Plumbing Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations
- Maintains a clean work environment
- Assists other tradespersons as required
- Performs other duties as required
Note
- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus. Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Plumbing certificate of qualification as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Red Seal Designation an asset
- Completion of certified trades school program preferred
- Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in construction and maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment
- Experience in construction and renovation of laboratories would be an asset
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and equipment specifications
- Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Plumbing Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations
- Ability to take direction
- Reliable and punctual
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Must be willing and able to work overtime, respond to afterhours calls and be available for standby duties if required
- Familiarity with microcomputers preferred
- Knowledge of the tools of the trade
- Ability to direct others in a foreperson capacity an asset
- General safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, and WHMIS training an asset
Assets
Additional Information
Application Consideration
Diversity Statement
- Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies - 1
Open Date
- 04/11/2023
Close Date
- 04/18/2023
Open Until Filled
- No
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