One of the most underestimated team in almost all companies in Canada is the handy men, I’d like to call them Plumbers. They are in charge whenever something doesn’t flush right or the water supply isn’t coming as it is supposed to and the plumbers are always there whenever you need them. We have an urgent need to fill this role and so we are announcing it to the public.

Job details are as specified below:

Salary: $62,702–$64,914 a year
Job type: Full-time

Plumber Full Job Description

Nature of Position:
40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position includes an excellent benefits package, 3 weeks vacation to start, and OMERS pension plan.

Hours of Work:
Day Shift: Eight (8) consecutive hours between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, excluding an unpaid meal period of a minimum of one half (1/2) hour to a maximum of one (1) hour, subject to scheduling demands of the site.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Assistant Supervisor of Maintenance Services or designate, the Plumber operates, maintains, repairs and installs plumbing and heating equipment; ensuring work is performed in a safe and effective manner, complying with Board and legislative standards and codes; ensuring Board vehicles, equipment and tools are properly maintained; performing other related duties to ensure that properties, facilities, and equipment are properly maintained

Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of current relevant codes and legislation (Acts and Regulations), new materials, equipment, products, methods and procedures.

Interpersonal, and communication skills required to liaise with co-workers, plant supervisors, chief custodians, and other Board personnel to gather information regarding problems, order and purchase supplies/materials; listening skills required to understand explanations of problems, and how equipment is functioning.

Ability to use a variety of tools such as hammer, drill, jigsaw, grinder, pipe thawing machine, pipe cleaning machine, water pressure equipment, cleaning cables and rods, soldering torches, and drill press.

Organization skills to prioritize work orders and reschedule activities due to emergency calls.

Initiative and judgement required to make decisions such as methods of repair, equipment and supplies needed, and prioritizing work orders.

Ability to report code violations, complete forms such daily logs and work order sheet. Ability to calculate for costing material. Ability to use electronic mail system and computer maintenance management system and to work with minimum supervision.

Completion of secondary school diploma. Only those with a Trades Certificate in Plumbing and 5 years experience in the plumbing trade, which includes 3 years in industrial or commercial maintenance, will be considered. Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license or equivalent. The incumbent is required to keep all licenses current, and to take approved training courses as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS – Apply to Education

As a condition of employment, if you are the successful incumbent for this position, you will be required to submit a Police Record Check completed within the last 6 months.

As a condition of employment, in accordance with procedure PR.697.HS Covid-19 Vaccination Protocol, all new employees must be fully vaccinated and provide satisfactory proof thereof, unless approved for an exemption based on a protected ground in the Ontario Human Rights Code (“the Code”).

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.

If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodate in the interview process, please indicate the type of accommodation required at the time an interview is being offered.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to equity for all students and staff and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities it serves. The District seeks to be proactive in attracting Indigenous, Black and minoritized candidates. Applicants who may require accommodations at any point in the selection process are invited to contact us at hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca

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Thank you for considering employment with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
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