Plumber

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

**Plumber**

**Job**S**tatus**:
Permanent Full-Time

**Pay & Grade**:
$37.86 to $39.29 Hourly **Grade/Band**: NA

**Hours** of Work**:
40 Hours per week

**Initial location**:
Kitchener Operations Facility

**Posting period**:
July 10 to July 23, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

**Overview**

As the Plumber within Kitchener Utilities, you will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled and manual work related to the maintenance, installation and repair of the City's water meters to ensure proper operation.

**Responsibilities**
- Performs a full range of meter maintenance, repair and exchange duties on positive displacement, compound, ultrasonic, mag, and turbine meters.
- Repairs leaks and tests meters of various sizes.
- Accounts for the installation/inspections of meters.
- Reads meters and performs shut offs as required.
- Install all sizes of water meters, some meters in pits and confined spaces. Must be able to do confined space work including wearing a respirator.
- Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and complaints from the general public as it relates to minor leak repairs and consumption (including investigations) or general water meter-related inquiries.
- Conducts water meter sizing for larger water users.
- Performs accuracy verification on meters and enters test data into spreadsheets.
- Back-up crew leader duties, as required.
- Conducts high water consumption investigations.
- Track and dispense water meters to contractors for new construction.
- Maintains documentation related to work performed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education.
- Minimum one (1) year related experience (i.e., installing, repairing, replacing, and conducting accuracy verifications on positive displacement meters).
- Valid plumber’s certificate of qualification (306A).
- Valid “G” Class driver’s license in good standing. Provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment
- Knowledge of installation, repair, replacement and accuracy verification practices for varying types of water meters.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
- Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of water infrastructure including meters and service pipes.
- Working knowledge of relevant Federal, Provincial and Municipal codes, laws and regulations.
- Proven ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and diagrams and to perform mathematical calculations, as required.
- Physically capable of lifting and carrying weights up to 60lbs,
- Effective listening, verbal & written communication/customer service skills with the ability to keep accurate records.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Able to work in varied environments and weather conditions.
- Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- Willing and able to successfully complete training as required.
- Must be able to work Saturdays and shift work.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

**Department/**Division**:
Infrastructure Services, Gas and Water Utilities

**Group**:
IBEW

**Competition Number**:
2025-249

**Job Code**:
7039

**Number of positions**:
1

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