Plumbers

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The purpose of Facilities Maintenance is to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems to support the smooth functioning of airport operations. The department's success lies in its ability to proactively identify and address maintenance needs, prioritize tasks, and provide timely and effective solutions, thereby minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Position overview 

This Plumber position presents a unique opportunity to work on the largest building in BC, exposing you to a diverse range of exciting systems. By leveraging your expertise in diagnosing and promptly resolving plumbing issues, delivering exceptional customer service, and contributing to a seamless and efficient workflow, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the building's infrastructure and ensuring the utmost satisfaction of our clients. A sample of the many systems you will be responsible for include sewage, fire protection, dyke pump stations, fire hydrants and back flow preventers throughout Sea Island. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspecting, repairing, and testing backflow assemblies
• Preventative and corrective maintenance of sewer, storm and dyke pump stations
• Responding to flooding: sewer/ storm backups, waterline/water main breaks
• Responding to hydronic leaks: chilled, heating or glycol systems
• Responding to natural gas or diesel fuel system issues
• Responding to fire suppression system issues

Key qualifications include:

• Three years’ recent, related experience, supplemented by a BC Trade Qualification as a Plumber/Gas fitter and a Cross Connection Control tester certification
• Ability to interpret and apply the National Plumbing Code
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment with other trades, as well as independently, with little supervision
• Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority
• Valid BC driver’s license

Shift work is required as the Maintenance Department operates on a 24-hour basis.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Salary Range : $72,544 to $94,811 per annum, based on 40 hours per week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Please note that availability may vary based on employment type and is subject to certain eligibility requirements and potential changes by YVR.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.