Plumber

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. In accordance with established policies, standards, procedures and regulatory codes, the Plumber provides routine preventative maintenance, as well as performs skilled plumbing work at the journeymen level in the installation, alteration and repair associated with the following plumbing systems; water distribution systems, domestic hot and cold water, hot water heating, sanitary and storm water, medical and natural gas distribution systems, appliances, equipment and accessories; and inspect and test cross connection and backflow prevention systems.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.Liaises with the Plumbing Supervisor and receives direction concerning general maintenance and construction requirements relating to upcoming plumbing activities.
2.Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications in order to determine the materials and equipment required; calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required.
3.Prepares for work project by arranging work schedule with user departments and assembling supplies, tools and equipment.
4.Repairs and/or replaces items such as pipes, valves and fixtures by methods such as cutting, bending, threading and assembly.
5.Carries out the plumbing preventative maintenance program by inspecting piping systems and other plumbing fixtures for repair and maintenance needs, and for conformance to applicable codes and regulations.
6.Installs, tests, maintains and repairs natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in accordance with BC Gas Safety Code.
7.Inspects and tests a variety of cross connection control devices such as Reduced Pressure Backflow Assemblies, Double Check Valve Assemblies, and Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assemblies using equipment such as deadweight testers, water columns, mercury manometers and differential gauges.
8.Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation.
9.Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchase of related equipment and supplies.
10.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
•Grade 10, plus two (2) years recent related experience, or an equivalent of education, training and experience.
•Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeymen Plumber recognized by the Province of B.C.; Class B level Gas fitter’s License recognized by the Province of B.C.; and Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Waterworks Association, British Columbia Section.
Skills and Abilities
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to deal with others effectively.
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
•Ability to organize work.
•Ability to operate related equipment.