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Plumber

Purpose of the Position

The Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Scope

The Plumber reports to the Senior Plumbing Tech, and Office Manager and will install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. The Plumber reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems. The Plumber will then plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids.

Plumbers work in cooperation with other trades, apprentice plumbers and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project. Providing adequate services will ensure that all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.

Responsibilities

  1. Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components
    • Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials
    • Identify required tools and special equipment
    • Select the type and size of pipe require
    • Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures
    • Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment
    • Assemble and install valves and fittings
    • Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls
    • Install, repair and maintain underground storm sanitary and water piping systems
    • Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets
    • Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners
    • Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim
    • Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks
  2. Maintain all building codes, installation requirements and relevant legislation
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures
    • Apply all codes to installations, repairs and maintenance
    • Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met
    • Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded
    • Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes
    • Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements
  3. Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge
The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings
  • relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance
  • an understanding of the northern economic, cultural and political environment

Skills
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

  • ability to work cooperatively with other trades
  • team building skills
  • analytical and problem solving skills
  • decision making skills
  • effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills
  • effective negotiation and mediation skills
  • effective written communications skills
  • stress management skills
  • time management skills

Personal Attributes
The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Plumber. The candidate must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • be honest and trustworthy
  • be respectful
  • possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • be flexible
  • demonstrate sound work ethics

Working Conditions

Physical Demands
The Plumbers may spend long hours outside and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. The Plumber will be lifting and adjusting heavy objects, and will come in contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment. The Plumber must maintain safety procedures at all times to avoid injury. Plumbers may also come in contact with potential poisons and gases that could cause injury or illness.

Environmental Conditions
The Plumber may work in busy construction sites with a variety of other trades and laborers, or may spend long hours working alone. The Plumber may work in awkward environments and will have to carry all required equipment and supplies at all times.

Sensory Demands
Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with sewer and water, exposure to the sounds associated with power tools and construction sites, and exposure to dust and other debris associated with the use of power tools and construction sites all of which can cause sensory strain including headaches.

Mental Demands
The Plumber will need to concentrate in busy construction sites. They will be ordering equipment and supplies, and scheduling work in cooperation with other trades and laborers. The Plumber may be called out at odd hours or have to work long hours in cases of emergency maintenance and repairs.

Apprentice Plumber

Purpose of the Position

The Apprentice Plumber is responsible for performing a gradually increasing percentage of journey-level plumbing duties while learning the plumbing trade.

Scope

The Apprentice Plumber reports to the Senior Plumber, and Office Manager and will install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. The Apprentice Plumber will begin to learn to read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems. The Apprentice Plumber will then learn to plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems may be used to transport water,waste, gases or hot liquids.

Apprentice Plumbers work in cooperation with other trades, apprentice plumbers and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project. Providing adequate services will ensure that all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.

Responsibilities

Learn the trade through observation, and hands-on work as it relates to the following:

  1. Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components
    • Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials
    • Identify required tools and special equipment
    • Select the type and size of pipe require
    • Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures
    • Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment
    • Assemble and install valves and fittings
    • Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls
    • Install, repair and maintain underground storm sanitary and water piping systems
    • Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets
    • Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners
    • Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim
    • Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks
  2. Maintain all building codes, installation requirements and relevant legislation
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures
    • Apply all codes to installations, repairs and maintenance
    • Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met
    • Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded
    • Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes
    • Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements
  3. Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge
The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings
  • relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance
  • an understanding of the northern economic, cultural and political environment

Skills
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

  • ability to work cooperatively with other trades
  • team building skills
  • analytical and problem solving skills
  • decision making skills
  • effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills
  • effective negotiation and mediation skills
  • effective written communications skills
  • stress management skills
  • time management skills

Personal Attributes
The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Plumber. The candidate must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • be honest and trustworthy
  • be respectful
  • possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • be flexible
  • demonstrate sound work ethics

Working Conditions

Physical Demands
The Apprentice Plumber may spend long hours outside and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. The Apprentice Plumber will be lifting and adjusting heavy objects, and will come in contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment. The Plumber must maintain safety procedures at all times to avoid injury. Apprentice Plumbers may also come in contact with potential poisons and gases that could cause injury or illness.

Environmental Conditions
The Apprentice Plumber may work in busy construction sites with a variety of other trades and laborers, or may spend long hours working alone. The Apprentice Plumber may work in awkward environments and will have to carry all required equipment and supplies at all times.

Sensory Demands
Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with sewer and water, exposure to the sounds associated with power tools and construction sites, and exposure to dust and other debris associated with the use of power tools and construction sites all of which can cause sensory strain including headaches.

Mental Demands
The Apprentice Plumber will need to concentrate in busy construction sites. They will be ordering equipment and supplies, and scheduling work in cooperation with other trades and laborers. The Apprentice Plumber may be called out at odd hours or have to work long hours in cases of emergency maintenance and repairs.

Laborer

Purpose of the Position

The Laborer is responsible to providing assistance to the service staff in completing their assigned tasks.

Scope

The Laborer is responsible for assisting the service staff in completing their assigned tasks. He/she is expected to assist with the delivery of water and collection of sewage and garbage, assist with cleaning facilities equipment and tools and providing manual labor services as required.

The Laborer must also deal with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service. The Laborer must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

  1. Maintain service facilities and equipment
    • Ensure equipment and tools are stored in a safe and secure
    • Clean and make minor repairs to equipment and tools ensure
    • Ensure that municipal services buildings and facilities are maintained in a clean and orderly manner
  2. Provide manual labor services as and when required
    • Operate basic hand tools such as saws, shovels, rakes, etc.
    • Operate basic power tools such as drills, circular saws, nail guns, ect.
    • Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments
  3. Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge
The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
  • knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
  • knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures

Skills
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

  • ability to work cooperatively with other trades
  • team building skills
  • analytical and problem solving skills
  • decision making skills
  • effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills
  • effective negotiation and mediation skills
  • effective written communications skills
  • stress management skills
  • time management skills

Personal Attributes
The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Plumber. The candidate must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • be honest and trustworthy
  • be respectful
  • possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • be flexible
  • demonstrate sound work ethics

Working Conditions

Physical Demands
The laborer may spend long hours outside and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. The laborer will be lifting and adjusting heavy objects, and will come in contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment. The laborer must maintain safety procedures at all times to avoid injury. Laborers may also come in contact with potential poisons and gases that could cause injury or illness.

Environmental Conditions
The laborer may work in busy construction sites with a variety of other trades and laborers, or may spend long hours working alone. The laborer may work in awkward environments and will have to carry all required equipment and supplies at all times.

Sensory Demands
Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with sewer and water, exposure to the sounds associated with power tools and construction sites, and exposure to dust and other debris associated with the use of power tools and construction sites all of which can cause sensory strain including headaches.

Mental Demands
The laborer will need to concentrate in busy construction sites. The laborer may be called out at odd hours or have to work long hours in cases of emergency maintenance and repairs.