Job Summary and Qualifications:

• Summary of Duties

  • Repairs water, steam, heating and ventilation systems**.**
  • Repair plumbing devices, install and/or replace piping
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance on Plumbing devices, including thorough inspection of washrooms throughout the Hospital as assigned.
  • To prepare and layout own material for repair or new installation.
  • Carry out other plumbing duties as assigned.

  Qualifications/Skills

  • Minimum Grade 12
  • Must posses a current Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber.
  • Recent related experience as a plumber required. Plumber experience in a hospital/healthcare setting strongly preferred
  • Ability to read mechanical/plumbing blueprints and a basic understanding of electrical principles required.
  • Demonstrated superior understanding of current plumbing theory and practices as well as proven proficiency in basic plumbing techniques
  • Ability to perform basic welding an asset
  • Maintenance experience essential
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  • Proven customer service focus
  • Demonstrated good ability to trouble shoot, solve problems and work on own initiative.
  • Good understanding of Sprinkler installation an asset.