Plumber Technician

**Who We Are**

**SUMMARY**

The **Plumber Technician **has experience and holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. The incumbent is responsible for operating facility systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine services on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems for the assigned facility within the limits of company policy and trade certification. The Plumber is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security and fire protection.

**This is an on-site stationary position located in Downtown Vancouver near Grandville St & W Hastings St. This position is full-time Monday to Friday, with rotational emergency on-call.**

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Installation & Troubleshooting**
- Determines piping system requirements and pipe sizing.
- Measures, cuts, threads and bends pipes to required shape and size.
- Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to map layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Cuts opening in walls or floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installs, replaces and repairs valves, pump and all others of piping system, fixtures and equipment.
- Tests pipes for leaking and other problems.

**Maintenance**
- Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices.
- Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.
- Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities at assigned facility.
- Performs regular facility, facility plumbing systems monitoring and inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility is maintained
- Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes.
- Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained.
- Maintains accurate inventory of all assigned tools/equipment and arranges for repair and replacement where required.

**Client Relations**
- Provides observations about facility, facility plumbing conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair.
- Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.

**Administration**
- Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
- Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements.
- Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required
- Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
- Other duties as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**
- College Diploma/Certification required
- Experience required as a licensed Plumber
- Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance
- Troubleshooting and resolution skills
- Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner
- Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
- Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification
- Mentoring skills required to support lower level technicians development
- Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
- Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment
- Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements
- Valid drivers’ license may be required

**Trades certification or license**:

- Journeyperson Plumbing license is required
- Gasfitter I & II license is an asset

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success