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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Plumber

Plumbing & PipefittingPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeBurnaby, 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

  • Review work requests and consult with user departments regarding specifications and project requirements; interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine required materials and equipment; estimate project material and labour costs and make recommendations as required.
  • Prepare for work projects by performing 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, and 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 renovation areas for 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; and 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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