Plumber/maintenance Worker V

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $38.06 - $38.06 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a **Full-Time** **Plumber/Maintenance Worker V **at **Chilliwack General Hospital & Heritage Village Long Term Care **located in **Chilliwack, British Columbia**

We are looking for applicants with;
- Certificate of Apprenticeship or
- Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Plumber
- Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of BC
- Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section
- Two (2) years' recent related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Manager, Plant Services performs skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level in the testing, installation, alteration and repair of plumbing systems, natural gas piping systems, appliances, equipment and accessories, cross connection and backflow prevention systems. Performs a variety of maintenance and repair functions with respect to scheduled and demand maintenance of plumbing, architectural, electrical and mechanical equipment on buildings and equipment. Performs operational maintenance repair duties related to building systems, emergency power and other related equipment of the facility. Responsibilities:

- Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements, interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications in order to determine the materials and equipment required, calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required.
- Prepares for work projects by arranging work schedule with user departments and assembling supplies, tools and equipment.
- Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, modifies, monitors, inspects, tests, repairs, replaces pipe and plumbing systems, medical gas systems, natural gas piping systems, appliances, equipment and accessories including, a variety of cross connection control devices such as reduced pressure backflow assemblies, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies using equipment such as dead weight testers, water columns, mercury manometers and differential gauges in accordance with applicable codes.
- Performs scheduled and demand maintenance on building installations, electrical and mechanical repairs on buildings, equipment and appliances such as beds, wheelchairs, autoclaves, washers, sterilizers, dryers, prime movers, drive units, electric motors and control valves, seals, bearings, power outlets, light fixtures, fire alarm systems, nurse-call systems, communication systems, sterilizer controls and other related equipment.
- Performs repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water supply lines and waste lines including unplugging of toilets, drains and plaster traps. Maintains and adjusts all domestic water systems and related equipment.
- Maintains relative preventative maintenance program inspection reports, records and documentation by logging activities such as preventative and demand work, test results and completes, collates and files documentation in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools, completes related reports and records, recommends, purchase of related equipment and supplies.
- Operates and assures readiness at all times of the building emergency systems such as fire alarm systems and emergency stand-by generators by performing inspections and tests. Takes appropriate action to maintain essential services during power failures and in