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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Plumber

Plumbing & PipefittingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLangley, BC, CanadaCA$41.59 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber is required.
  • A Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of British Columbia is required.
  • A valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section is required.
  • Two years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required.
  • The ability to deal effectively with others is required.
  • The physical ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications is required.
  • The ability to organize work is required.
  • The ability to operate related equipment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level, including installing, constructing, altering, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and servicing plumbing equipment and systems.
  • Install, test, maintain, and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment, and accessories.
  • Inspect and test cross-connection and backflow prevention systems.
  • Review work requests and carry out preventative maintenance in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Review work requests and consult with user departments regarding specifications and project requirements; interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine required materials and equipment; calculate material and labour requirements to estimate project costs and make recommendations.
  • Prepare for work projects by conducting operational and safety assessments, arranging work schedules with user departments, and assembling supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Install and repair pipe and plumbing systems using methods such as bolting, soldering, caulking, grooving, and brazing.
  • Repair or replace pipes, valves, and fixtures using methods such as cutting, bending, threading, and assembling.
  • Carry out the plumbing preventative maintenance program by inspecting piping systems and plumbing fixtures for repair and maintenance needs and compliance with applicable codes and regulations; perform diagnostic correction and repair using recognized methods.
  • Install, test, maintain, and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the British Columbia Gas Safety Code.
  • Inspect and test cross-connection control devices, including reduced-pressure backflow assemblies, double-check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, using equipment such as water columns and differential gauges.
  • Lay out areas for renovation and new plumbing installations by designing, measuring, marking, and identifying new services and tie-in points consistent with applicable codes.
  • Coordinate projects with user departments and other trades; assign work tasks to designated staff and provide related training and orientation.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools; complete related reports and records; recommend purchases of related supplies and equipment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Fraser Health is a Canadian health authority that provides health services to about 1.8 million people in British Columbia. It operates 12 hospitals, including major trauma centers, as well as outpatient care and surgery centers, and offers services in residential care, public health, home health, and mental health. It employs more than 40,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers who coordinate care across hospitals, clinics, and community settings to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Its goal is to keep communities healthy by delivering accessible, high-quality care and by creating good workplaces for its employees and volunteers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Surrey, Canada
Founded
2001

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