Casual Trades Worker – Plumber - Charlottetown, Canada - Government of Prince Edward Island

Description

Days (Monday - Friday), some evening and weekend work is requiredThe PEI Department of Housing, Land and Communities aims to encourage the development of an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce which enables the organization to realize its diversity and inclusion goals as outlined in the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022 – 2025.

The purpose of this position is to properly maintain plumbing and mechanical equipment and systems, structure, grounds, and cosmetics that are located in various buildings operated by Housing Services.

• Assess requests for plumbing or mechanical repairs/renovations and determine the appropriate method of resolving the request and completing the required work in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Interpret blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials.
• Install pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, steam, air, or other liquids.
• Assemble fittings and valves for installation.
• Modify length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed.
• Install heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters.
• Collaborate with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing.
• Investigate problems with plumbing systems and carry out necessary repairs or replacement of worn or defective parts, in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Complete inspections/checks of various building systems: including boilers, sump pumps, water softeners, etc.
• Analyze problems and identify appropriate tools and materials for repair.
• Write reports documenting the problem and summary of actions taken.
• Maintain accurate records of materials and supplies used to carry out work and ensure that the same are reported on the work order.
• Review invoices and work orders to approve or recommend for approval within signing authority guidelines.
• Receive, investigate and resolve issues reported by the tenants I the most appropriate, efficient manner minimizing inconvenience to tenants as much as possible; respond to all tenants' concerns in a respectful, timely manner.
• Assist other Housing Services staff in their duties as required including general maintenance duties when completing tenant requests for maintenance.
• Other duties as required in the course of building repairs and maintenance