Plumber (External)

**Job Summary**:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor install, replace, update and maintain all Board plumbing, provide support for the Board plumbing operation, work with/assist other trades and supervise part time help.

**Major Duties**:
1. Install, replace, update and maintain all Board plumbing

Includes water fixtures, piping and connections for washrooms, classrooms and furnace rooms, special function rooms; septic tanks, wells, roof drains, water pump systems, cooling towers, stand pipes (fire), computerized energy conservation systems, etc.

Maintain, replace and/or repair plumbing fixtures, piping and connections that have worn out or have been vandalized.

**Retrofitting and upgrading**: install new fixtures, connections and piping in renovated washrooms, special function rooms, classrooms, furnace and boiler rooms and Board buildings.

Plan and install plumbing for special function rooms for multi-handicapped students.

**Computerized energy management**: install systems, program, monitor to ensure that the existing installation and equipment can stand the additional stress and workload.

Inspect and report on potable water quality and ensure appropriate testing and precautions are taken

Inspect, monitor and repair domestic water backflow preventor devices

Monitor and report all materials and equipment required for Board plumbing operation to ensure a safe environment in all facilities.

2. Maintain Sprinkler Systems

Perform repairs and maintenance to sprinkler piping and system heads

3. Maintain Computers/Electronics

Maintain and repair electronic devices which operate plumbing fixtures (ex. Bradley Basins)

4. Work with/assist other trades as required

Work in conjunction with other trades (H.V.A.C. Mechanic, Electrician, Carpenter, etc.) to coordinate projects to completion

5. Supervise part-time help

Supervise co-op students and summer workers, including assigning work and giving instructions and directions.

6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

**Equipment Used**:
**Plumbing tools**: power augers, acetylene torches, electric welding equipment, pumps, acid pumps, assorted wrenches and cutting tools, ladders, scaffolding, vacuum, cleaners, electric drain cleaning equipment, large air compressor, truck/van

**Other**: kango guns, hoisting equipment, jacks, cherry pickers.

**Qualifications**:
1. Ontario Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing

2. Certified OWWA Connection Control Specialist

3. Certified Small Well Water Systems

4. Valid Drivers' License

5. Familiarity with W.H.M.I.S., Occupational Health and Safety regulations, fire regulations, building codes, Department of Health regulations, plumbing codes and general knowledge of other trades.

6. The ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and public.