Plumber - Evening
Company
York University
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Purpose:
To provide professional Plumbing Services to the York Community.
Education:
Current Ontario Certificate of Qualifications as a Plumber is required. Gas fitter license is an asset. Successful applicant must obtain a W.H.M.I.S. certificate prior to the completion of the probationary or trial period. Must hold a valid Ontario drivers license (Class 'G') in good standing
Experience:
Minimum 5 years' recent directly related experience within the plumbing trade. experience in both general construction and maintenance of commercial-type installations preferred. Experience in testing, relocating, repairing and servicing backflow prevention devices is preferred
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures and methods as well as the proper materials, tools and equipment utilized in plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance work. Demonstrated ability to trace the causes of problems on water well, sewer lift, plumbing and irrigation problems and subsequently make repairs. Good oral communication skills and ability to read and comprehend written instructions. Ability to lift heavy equipment (e.g. plumbing fixtures) and climb ladders and scaffolds. Good manual dexterity. Must possess the ability to work cooperatively with other Maintenance Trades Group, contractors and community members. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Knowledge of domestic hot and cold water systems and low pressure steam. Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics of piping diagrams. Knowledge of all relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for installation and maintenance. Knowledge of safe work practices including methods, procedures and equipment use
Employees in the CUPE 1356 bargaining unit who require assistance when applying to positions, can contact their supervisor or Human Resources support in room 1045 Physical Resources Building.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
To provide professional Plumbing Services to the York Community.
Education:
Current Ontario Certificate of Qualifications as a Plumber is required. Gas fitter license is an asset. Successful applicant must obtain a W.H.M.I.S. certificate prior to the completion of the probationary or trial period. Must hold a valid Ontario drivers license (Class 'G') in good standing
Experience:
Minimum 5 years' recent directly related experience within the plumbing trade. experience in both general construction and maintenance of commercial-type installations preferred. Experience in testing, relocating, repairing and servicing backflow prevention devices is preferred
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures and methods as well as the proper materials, tools and equipment utilized in plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance work. Demonstrated ability to trace the causes of problems on water well, sewer lift, plumbing and irrigation problems and subsequently make repairs. Good oral communication skills and ability to read and comprehend written instructions. Ability to lift heavy equipment (e.g. plumbing fixtures) and climb ladders and scaffolds. Good manual dexterity. Must possess the ability to work cooperatively with other Maintenance Trades Group, contractors and community members. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Knowledge of domestic hot and cold water systems and low pressure steam. Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics of piping diagrams. Knowledge of all relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for installation and maintenance. Knowledge of safe work practices including methods, procedures and equipment use
Employees in the CUPE 1356 bargaining unit who require assistance when applying to positions, can contact their supervisor or Human Resources support in room 1045 Physical Resources Building.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
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