Plumber

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

Hourly Rate: $33.93

**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 Plumber will perform skilled plumbing work associated with drainage and sanitary sewage systems, domestic water systems, gas distribution systems, water purification systems, vacuum systems and other related systems.

**Qualifications**:

- Education:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Ontario College program (or equivalent) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario - Plumbing (306A) Program (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE)- Certified and Registered as Plumbing (306A) by Skilled Trades Ontario (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
- Certified and registered Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist
- Maintain a valid Ontario Drivers’ License
- Maintain a valid First Aid Certificate including CPR where required
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of construction and/or maintenance experience working as a Plumber in a large commercial, industrial or institutional setting
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the plumbing trade
- In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with the plumbing 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
- Ability 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
- Ability to perform tasks 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
- Ability to listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
- Ability to establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers
- Dependable and co-operative disposition with ability to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships
- Ability to organize and 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.