Plumber/steamfitter

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, the Plumber / Steamfitter performs a full range of journeyperson level plumber and steamfitter-pipefitter duties utilizing considerable initiative and judgement in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, building codes (for plumbing steam fitting and gas / medical gas), provincial trade regulations and department policy. This position monitors, tests, troubleshoots and documents performance of high
- and low-pressure steam, hot water heating, associated distribution and control systems and equipment, plumbing, medical gas, domestic hot and cold water, tempered water, glycol, chilled water, natural gas, storm and sanitary sewer. In addition, the incumbent will complete preventative maintenance which includes checking and recording new equipment and testing and servicing existing equipment. Assists in keeping mechanical and shop areas clean. Assists trades and other maintenance staff as required and performs other duties as required. *Please Note: This position may be required to work at other hospital sites for longer duration within the Edmonton Zone within the Edmonton Zone (including rural). These sites include: Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Strathcona Community Hospital / CASA, North East Community Health Centre, Leduc Community Hospital, Devon General Hospital, Westview Health Centre, Henwood and Food Service Centre.**

Description:
As a Plumber/Steamfitter plans, you will perform a range of journeyperson level duties associated with the installation and plumbing services and piping systems, fixtures, equipment and controls used to transport water, waste, gas, air, and steam. You will be responsible for monitoring, testing, trouble shooting, documenting and analyzing performance of high and low pressure steam, hot water heating, associated distribution and control systems and equipment, plumbing, medical gas, domestic hot & cold water, tempered water, glycol, chilled water, natural gas, storm and sanitary sewer. In addition, you will prepare feasibility and cost estimates and reports and request or order supplies.
- **Classification**:Plumber/Steamfitter
- ** Union**:AUPE GSS
- ** Unit and Program**:Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering
- ** Primary Location**:Sturgeon Community Hospital
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:1.00
- ** Posting End Date**:11-APR-2024
- ** Employee Class**:Regular Full Time
- ** Date Available**:30-APR-2024
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:10
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$42.95
- ** Maximum Salary**:$46.37
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Plumber and Journeyperson Steamfitter-Pipefitter certificates from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Valid Alberta Journeyman Plumber and Steamfitter-Pipefitter certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by related technical courses. Five years’ previous related Plumbing and Steamfitter experience in an industrial or institutional setting with a maintenance background is preferred. Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair as necessary. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to comprehend and utilize a computerized maintenance system. Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Gasfitter Certification. Previous Hospital Experience (Site Specific to Sturgeon Community Hospital).