Description
PLUMBER/HVAC TECHNICIAN (Minimum 2nd Year Apprentice applications will be considered)
Job Function:
Reports to the Maintenance Manager, or designate
Responsible for a wide range of tasks requiring, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled journeyman performance
Responsible for all tasks relating to plumbing, gas fitting, metal fabrication and welding
Clears plugs of all kinds, such as roof drains, taps and pumps
Performs a wide range of journeyman plumbing duties including but not limited to, installation or maintenance of toilets, showers, sewer lines, water supplies and drainage
Maintains hydronic heating systems and controls
Installs, services and repairs heating and ventilating equipment such as boilers, heating and exhaust fans, circulating pumps, hot water tanks, natural gas and propane equipment
Performs a variety of steam fitting and pipefitting duties, inspects boilers, roof top ventilation units, forced air units, cooling plants and associated equipment
Liaises with district staff on a variety of issues related to indoor air quality, heating and cooling of district buildings and facilities
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English.
Trades Qualification (TQ) Certificate in Plumbing with Gasfitters Certificate (Class B) plus four years related work experience after completion of TQ.
Valid B.C. Driver's Licence (Class 5)
Ability to perform tasks in the trade of plumbing to the level of journeyman and some minor carpentry and welding tasks
Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the standards of practice, methods, materials, methods, tools and equipment of the trade.
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures related to work performed.
Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Ability to communicate effectively at the level required for the job.
Demonstrated ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community.
Hours of Work & Salary:
40 hours per week, normally 7:00a.m. 3:30p.m., Monday to Friday
Red Seal $38.21 per hour
Apprentice Range ($31.62 - $33.21), progression to Red Seal rate upon certification
Full benefits package including enrollment in Municipal Pension Plan
Application Process:
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references.
Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
Learn more about New Westminster Schools at www.makeafuture.ca/new-westminster or newwestschools.ca.
