Plumber

Fraser Health•Langley, WA

12d

About The Position

Performs skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level, including installation, construction, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and servicing of plumbing equipment and systems. Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs natural gas lines, appliances, equipment, and accessories; inspects and tests cross-connection and backflow prevention systems; reviews work requests; carries out preventative maintenance in compliance with applicable codes and regulations; and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber.
Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of BC.
Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, BC Section.
Two years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

Review work requests and consult with user departments about specifications and project requirements; interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine required materials and equipment; estimate project materials, labour, and costs; and make recommendations.
Prepare for work projects by completing operational and safety assessments, arranging schedules with user departments, and assembling supplies, tools, and equipment.
Install and repair pipe and plumbing systems using methods such as bolting, soldering, caulking, grooving, and brazing.
Repair or replace pipes, valves, and fixtures using methods such as cutting, bending, threading, and assembling.
Carry out preventative maintenance by inspecting piping systems and plumbing fixtures for maintenance needs and compliance with applicable codes and regulations; perform diagnostic correction and repair using recognized methods.
Install, test, maintain, and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the BC Gas Safety Code.
Inspect and test cross-connection control devices, including reduced pressure backflow assemblies, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, using equipment such as water columns and differential gauges.
Design, measure, mark, and identify new services and tie-in points when laying out areas for renovation and new plumbing installations, consistent with applicable codes.
Coordinate projects with user departments and other trades; assign tasks to designated staff; and provide related training and orientation.
Maintain inventories of supplies, equipment, and tools; complete related reports and records; and recommend purchases.
Perform other related duties as assigned.