Plumber

Requisition ID: 20419 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Facility Operations Service Branch: Facility Operations - Special Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 40.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $81,960.32 - $95,896.32 annually (2024 rates of pay)Location: 2799 Swansea Crescent City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Maintenance and Trades Application Close: 22/01/2026JOB SUMMARY The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas. You are responsible for maintaining, trouble-shooting, repairing and modifying all plumbing systems and associated ancillary equipment for all facilities of the City of Ottawa. You are also responsible for the construction, assembly and installation of new plumbing equipment as required for ongoing building operations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Plumber apprenticeship program of 9000 hours Additional post-secondary education in electrical, refrigeration and gas trades is an asset Minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of a variety of plumbing equipment, such as underground services installation, piping and venting of plumbing systems, back flow testing, soldering and welding following acquisition of Journeyperson’s Certificate More extensive exposure to a variety of piping installations is an asset CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber 306AValid Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist with Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA)Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer. Valid Ontario unrestricted class G driver's licence (or provincial equivalent).KNOWLEDGE Principles of plumbing and the methods and techniques for piping, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining plumbing and piping system Preventive maintenance and operation procedures Maintenance and construction methods Piping / mechanical procedures Ontario Plumbing Code Occupational Health and Safety Act and City of Ottawa/departmental health and safety policies and procedures WHMIS Fall Arrest Protection  Asbestos and Asbestos Contained Materials procedures Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable degree of accuracy as hand tools and devices are used requiring a considerable degree of coordination Required to work according to the established standard procedures of the Ontario Plumbing Code Ability to give and follow instructions Latitude for decision making within a general set of guidelines  Deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities Work and communicate effectively with others Read and interpret engineering plans and documents Ability to prioritize work  Ability to identify problems and develop solutions  Plan, implement, control, complete and inspect projects as assigned with minimum supervision Work well under pressure Prepare written reports Self supervision Supervise employees Display initiative and innovation in solving problems in the field Effective interpersonal skills in order to interact with other supervisors, managers, co-workers and the general public Shows initiative, strong judgment and reliability Work above normal working heights Required to work in inclement weather Ability to work in confined places WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Reliability Clearance to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction. Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.