Plumber Gasfitter

Competition Number:
- RR 2023 0076- Position Title:
- Plumber Gasfitter- Job Number:
- J0723-0045- Job Type:
- Permanent Full Time- Division - Department:
- Planning & Infrastructure - Facilites and Fleet Management - Facilities Operations- Date Posted:
- July 12, 2023- Closing Date:
- July 26, 2023 at 10PM MST- Salary:
- $40.36 - $43.43/HourThe City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Values We Live By, accountability, communication, leadership, integrity and respect are encouraged, while maintaining a work, play balance.

**Position Overview**:
This position will perform various duties in the area of plumbing and gas fitting including preventative maintenance and service/repair and on mechanical systems and components in a City Facilities. The incumbent is responsible for alteration and installation of plumbing systems in compliance with National Plumbing Code and CSA B149.1-20, as well as corporate and provincially legislated Occupational Health and Safety regulations, policies and codes of practice. This position reports to the Supervisor of Facilities Operations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Facilities Maintenance and Operations- Directs and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and structures:

- Plans, and co-ordinates plumbing and mechanical work to be performed, equipment to be used and manpower requirements.
- Reads plans, blueprints and/or as-builts and, in consultation with the Supervisor of Facilities Operations/Foreman of Facilities Operations, calculates equipment, material and manpower requirements
- In consultation with the Supervisor of Facilities Operations/Foreman of Facilities Operations, arranges for necessary plumbing, gasfitting and mechanical supplies, equipment, tools, materials and manpower for routine and preventative maintenance work.
- Operates, when required, various trucks and vans requiring a class 5 drivers license, hand and power tools, compressors, and various sundry equipment.
- Identifies and brings forward opportunities and initiatives for continuous improvement to operations.
- Ensures that proper safety procedures and requirements are adhered to during plumbing and mechanical projects and participates in regular safety activities such as tailgate meetings, work site inspections, and investigation of all incidents.
- Provides input to the Supervisor of Facilities for the annual budgeting process.-
- In consultation with the Supervisor of Facilities Operations/Foreman of Facilities Operations, recommends the replacement or repair of plumbing, gasfitting and mechanical systems or components.
- Performs inspections and forwards to the Supervisor of Facilities Operations/Foreman of Facilities Operations a variety of written records in accordance with legislated and procedural requirements.
- Prepares estimates, invoices and written reports when required.
- Ensures compliance with legislation. Municipal Bylaws and City of Spruce Grove's policies and procedures.
- Install components, repair/replacement kits on plumbing fixtures and trim.
- Clean, adjust, test and repair gas fired heating appliances (natural and propane gas).
- Install, alter/modify drainage waste and vent systems.
- Install, test and repair cross-connection control devices.
- Repair and perform preventative maintenance duties to pool filtration systems.
- Repair, adjust and winterize irrigation systems.
- Install, test, and maintain gas (propane and natural) piping, valves, regulators, supports and hangers.
- Report on a daily basis the status of work progress and condition of equipment/systems.
- Record work in work order system
- Safety and Risk Management- Have an understanding of and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture by acting in a safe manner at all times and complying with City safety policies for staff and contractors.
- Work in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and City of Spruce Grove Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist in the review and creation of Hazard Assessments, Safe Work Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and other required safety documentation.
- Complete training and development provided to improve or increase individual competencies related to position responsibilities.

Customer Service- Respond to internal inquiries in a courteous/ professional manner; provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Develop and maintain ongoing working relationship with vendors, contractors, and various City departments.
- Provide regular communication and updates about ongoing work.

Contractor Management- Utilize and coordinate contractors where