Plumber/Gasfitter

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Fleet and Facility Services as a Plumber/Gasfitter where you will play an integral role in providing your expertise to maintain City assets! Through a combination of regular preventative maintenance activities, breakdown response, and emergency service consultation and repairs, you will ensure the City’s infrastructure is cost effectively managed and maintained.

Requirements

Journeyperson Plumber Certificate and a Journeyperson Gasfitter A Certificate recognized by the Government of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
Knowledge of building maintenance procedures, construction methods, and regulatory codes in the Plumbing/Gasfitting trades
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and ability to work safely with a variety of power tools
Knowledge and ability to read/interpret blueprints, layout, and perform quantity take offs for ordering materials
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures
Strong communication and customer service skills (written and verbal)
Commitment to continual learning, teamwork and providing excellent customer service
Ability to work as a member of a team or to work independently
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Capable of passing a job-related physical ability evaluation may be required
Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator; compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment is a requirement

Nice To Haves

The Gasfitter B Certificate will be considered but at a reduced pay rate as per C.U.P.E. Local 30 Collective Agreement
Experience in the maintenance and service of plumbing, heating, boiler and pool related systems
Current Cross Connection Certification
Red Seal Certification
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

Install components, repair/replacement kits on plumbing fixtures and trim
Clean, adjust, test and repair gas fired heating appliances (natural and propane gas)
Perform emergency repairs to plumbing and heating systems on a rotational 24 hour call out basis
Install, alter/modify drainage waste and vent systems
Install, test and repair cross-connection control devices
Repair and perform preventative maintenance duties to pool filtration systems
Repair, adjust and winterize irrigation systems and seasonal water systems
Install, test, and maintain gas (propane and natural) piping, valves, regulators, supports and hangers
Report on a daily basis the status of work progress and condition of equipment/systems
Operate service vehicles and maintaining a "Truck Stock" consisting of tools and materials
Perform all tasks in a safe and environmentally correct manner and advising Foreman/Supervisor of any health and safety or environmental protection concerns
Attend and participate in safety and environmental protection meetings and training