Trades 2 - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia
Description
Staff - UnionJob Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades - Plumber
Job Title
Trades - Plumber
Department
Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services
Compensation Range
$6, $6,572.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
April 3, 2023
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Job Summary
Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation work of gas, air, water, and waste disposal systems, as well as the interior and exterior water mains and drainage systems throughout the University.
Plumbers report to Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson.
Plumbers work both independently as well as with other plumbers and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level.
Plumbers receive daily work assignments and directions from the Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson.Work Performed
Performs maintenance, repair and renovation work such as: maintaining plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention devices, gas, air, water, fire protection systems, waste disposal systems.
Carries out repair on machinery and equipment, inspection tests, diagnoses defects in equipment, taking remedial action as required or recommending solution to Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson verbally or written.
Works from oral and written instructions, work orders and drawings.
Assembles parts, equipment, fittings and joins them by soldering, brazing, gluing, screwing calking, bolting and other methods.
Work in correct/safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensures personal protective equipment is worn where required.
Uses all tools, equipment and instruments he/she is competent to use required for work and is responsible for the correct and safe storing of equipment.
Is responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.
Keeps current on preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and ensures familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system and possible safety of users.
Plumbers work under the general supervision of the Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers receive specific instructions only on unusual problems and are required to develop appropriate work procedures.
Supervision Given
Plumbers monitor and check the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.
Minimum Qualifications
A trade certification to journeyperson level as a plumber, a valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, a BC Cross Connection Control certificate, a valid BC driver's license and a minimum five years of related experience.
A trade certification to journeyperson level as a plumber, valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate and Valid BC Drivers Licence.
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