Steamfitter

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 40

Hourly Rate: $34.27

**About Western**:
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

**About Us**:
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.

**Responsibilities**:
The Steamfitter will perform skilled steamfitter work associated with steam/condensate distribution systems, hydronic heating/cooling systems, gas distribution systems and other related systems.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Ontario College of Trades Steamfitter Program (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
- Certified and Registered Steamfitter as recognized by the Ontario College of Trades (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
- Complete and maintain the Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Gas Certificate as recognized by the Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA) as developed for Western University
- Maintain a valid Ontario Drivers Licence
- Maintain a current First Aid Certification including CPR

**Experience**:

- At least 5 years of construction and/or maintenance experience working as a Steamfitter in a large commercial, industrial or institutional setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the steamfitting trade
- In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with the steamfitting trade
- Basic understanding of other positions within Facilities Management with which you interact
- Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Ability to investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems
- Ability to meet physical demands of the role including to lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively
- Solid interpersonal skills to work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work in confined spaces or in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required, with ability to perform tasks effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
- Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills including ability to listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
- Dependable and co-operative disposition, with ability to establish a rapport with customer, leaders and peers
- Ability to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships
- Organizational skills to order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site

**Union Statement**:
**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.