Plumber

**Permanent, full-time opportunity**

**Through its “Ignite Learning” campaign, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) has outlined its strategic priorities, which include Success, Well-Being, Leadership, Equity, Engagement and Innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Plumber to contribute meaningfully to these priorities.**

Working 40 hours per week, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, you will install, replace, update and maintain all Board plumbing, provide support for the Board’s plumbing operation, and supervise part-time help, including assigning work and giving instructions to co-op students and summer workers. Your general knowledge of other trades will prove invaluable, as you will be expected to work in conjunction with, and assist, other trades (H.V.A.C. Mechanic, Electrician, Carpenter, etc.) to coordinate projects through to completion.

As a qualified Plumber who is familiar with safety and other applicable codes and regulations, you are prepared to maintain the Board’s water fixtures, piping and connections for washrooms, classrooms and furnace rooms, as well as septic tanks, wells, roof drains, water pump systems, cooling towers, standpipes(fire), computerized energy conservation systems, and more. This will include planning and installing plumbing for special function rooms for students with multiple disabilities. You are also equipped to maintain sprinkler systems (sprinkler piping and system heads) and electronic devices that operate plumbing fixtures (e.g. Bradley Basins).

**Qualifications**

Your profile as a qualified **Plumber** will include:
1. Ontario Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing.

2. Certified OWWA Connection Control Specialist.

3. Certified in Small Well Water Systems.

4. Valid Driver’s Licence.

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

6. General knowledge of other trades.

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

The ability to use the following equipment in performing your plumbing duties is also expected: 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, kango guns, hoisting equipment, jacks, and cherry pickers.

**Rate of Pay**:$33.31 per hour

The **Durham District School Board (DDSB)** is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. The **DDSB** accommodates a school population of nearly 74,000 students in 134 elementary and secondary schools, and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses.
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Work Location: In person