Building System Technician, Plumber

**Building System Technician, Plumber** Under the general supervision of the Manager, Facility Maintenance, and within established policies, procedures and guidelines, provides preventative and corrective maintenance and repair to buildings and facilities owned or operated under the jurisdiction of Niagara Parks. Performing routine, on-demand and preventative maintenance of building systems; troubleshooting and repairing various building systems and components with an emphasis on plumbing systems maintenance such as (but not limited to) water treatment systems, pumping systems, low pressure boilers, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems, heating/cooling systems, refrigeration systems/equipment, compressed air systems. **Niagara Parks offers a salary of $41.52 per hour ($83,428.80 to $86,361.60 annualized) for this position as well as a comprehensive benefit plan and defined benefit pension plan.** **Applications for this position will be accepted until November 15, 2024.** **QUALIFICATIONS**: - Must have one or more Ministry of Colleges and Universities Certificate of Qualification(s) from the Constructor Sector of Trades (one of which must be Plumber - Trade Code 306A) or be willing to obtain as a condition of employment within six (6) months. - A valid Gas Fitters 2 License (G2); and valid Class "G" Drivers License. - Working knowledge of any applicable legislation/regulations including the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Possession of a Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) Designation or Building Operator Certificate (BOC) and a valid Gas Fitters 1 License (G1) are considered an asset. - At least three (3) years of experience with facility operations and building maintenance. At least two (2) years of on the job plumbing experience, with additional trade experience in HVAC, electrical and/or millwrighting considered an asset. - Must have experience and be familiar with building, plumbing, electrical and gas codes and have detailed knowledge of electrical, heating, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, millwrighting and fabrication trades with respect to operational, maintenance and construction practices and procedures. - Must have working knowledge of TSSA regulations. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. - Possess organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong problem-solving skills. - Experience and ability to use computerized work order systems to receive, track and enter/report job progress and completion details. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: **Performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties involved in the repair and maintenance of Niagara Parks’ buildings, grounds, and facilities.** - Performs and assists in building maintenance tasks including but not limited to, plumbing, heating and refrigeration, electrical, welding, millwrighting and fabrication trades. - Monitors and inspects facilities and buildings for routine maintenance and provide suggestions for enhancement and repair. - Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on building and facility equipment and systems. - Troubleshoots various building and maintenance issues to repair, maintain, calibrate, alter/modify and make installations to building systems and facilities to eliminate/reduce venue downtime while maintaining a safe environment for staff and visitors. - Troubleshoots various kitchen/restaurant equipment to repair, maintain or calibrate and to complete/assist in installations of new equipment. - Working with, assisting, and/or training other Facilities Maintenance staff or contracted vendor of record (VOR) staff on mechanical related items. - Compile and maintain all information and documentation relevant to all assigned and completed work (e.g. daily work records, work orders, time sheets, and purchase orders). - Able to remotely access and be assigned to and report on the progress of work orders and purchase orders through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). - Recommends and maintains inventories of spare parts to anticipate and minimize building and facility downtime. - Ability to estimate equipment and component requirements for renovations, installations, and repairs. - Determines impacts of required work, and communicates and coordinates repairs and repair schedules with building and facility staff and visitors. - Assists in the coordination of prompt and complete inspections and service to life safety systems by outside contractors (elevators, escalators, firm alarms, sprinkler systems, standby power generators etc.). - Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, standards, policies and procedures (e.g. TSSA, ESA, and OHSA). - Safely operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools used in the course of building construction and maintenance. - Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, specifications and manuals; estimates materi