Plumber

Fraser Health•Langley, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is hiring a full-time Plumber at Langley Memorial Hospital in Langley, British Columbia. The position performs skilled journeyman-level plumbing work involving installation, construction, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and servicing of plumbing equipment and systems. It also involves installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing natural gas lines and equipment; inspecting and testing cross-connection and backflow prevention systems; carrying out preventative maintenance in compliance with applicable codes and regulations; and maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment. The role works with user departments and other trades to plan and coordinate work, interpret project specifications, prepare estimates, and carry out plumbing projects. It may assign tasks and provide training and orientation to designated staff. The position requires relevant trade credentials and recent field experience. The hourly salary is CAD $41.59. Fraser Health describes itself as committed to planetary health, diversity, and an environment of respect, caring, and trust. It offers career growth and advancement opportunities and competitive benefits, subject to eligibility based on employment status.

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 user departments about specifications and project requirements; interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications; determine required materials and equipment; estimate project materials and labour costs and make recommendations.
Prepare for projects by conducting 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 the plumbing preventative maintenance program by inspecting piping systems and fixtures for maintenance needs and code compliance, and perform diagnostic correction and repairs 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 backflow assemblies, using equipment such as water columns and differential gauges.
Lay out renovation areas for new plumbing installations by designing, measuring, marking, and identifying new services and tie-in points in accordance 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; recommend purchases of supplies and equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.