Cupe - Plumber 2pm - 10pm - Maintenance Services

Plumber
Full-Time Permanent Position

2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

$29.18 per hour

About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

About the Position

Reporting to the Lead Supervisor of Infrastructure, Buildings and Plumbing, the incumbent will perform installation, repairs and maintenance on the Board’s plumbing systems and components.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components

Install, repair and maintain storm, sanitary and water piping systems

Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures

Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment

Assemble and install valves and fittings

Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls

Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets

Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners

Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim

Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks

Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures

Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials

Select the type and size of pipe required. Identify required tools and special equipment

Maintain all building codes, installation requirements and relevant legislation

Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meets the requirements of the appropriate codes

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements

Administer

and schedule work, prepare costing, order supplies, keep daily reports,

service reports, schedule work in cooperation with other trades and

suppliers

Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor Personnel

Qualifications:
Journeyman Certification in Plumbing, certified to work as a Plumber in Ontario

Currently holding or prepared to obtain a Gas Technician II certification

The ability to interpret drawings and blueprints

Physically

capable of performing the duties as outlined above while working with

regulated substances and confined space situations

Ability to wear appropriate protective equipment including a respirator

Valid Class G Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with suitable prior notice

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
- Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
- Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
- Persons who identify as women.
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Tw