Maintenance Plumber

Maintenance Plumber (Facilities)

**Job Number**:1597

**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Location**: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
**Job Category**: Other
**Number of Positions**:1
**Department**: Facilities Operations Central Zone
**Division**: Engineering and Environmental Services
**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
**Union**: CUPE 1656
**Grade**: CUPE 1656 Grade 008S Skilled Trades
**Salary Range**: $36.38 - $38.29- **Note: As per the collective agreement, probationary employees will receive 5% less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in, until the completion of four (4) months continuous service or eighty (80) actual days worked, whichever is the greater. They will then commence receiving the regular permanent rate.**Our Story**:

- Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.- This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.**The Role**
- Performs preventive, demand, corrective maintenance, rejuvenation, and restoration work on plumbing systems, devices, fixtures, and HVAC systems at all Region buildings, including Waterloo Region housing to meet requirements for a safe and reliable workplace.

**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Repairs and replaces plumbing system components and fixtures; installs new water and sanitation systems and adds onto existing systems.
- Performs maintenance on mechanical operating equipment associated with HVAC systems (e.g. repairs/replaces components, changes filters, replaces motors, services humidification systems, replaces bearings on blowers, replaces belts, lubricates moving parts, troubleshoots and solves gas train problems).
- Responds to client concerns and troubleshoots to identify cause of failure and determine course of action; implements appropriate solutions.
- Provides technical expertise to evaluate issues and provide options and solutions.
- Determines work scope, timelines, and details in consultation with supervisor, as required.
- Organizes, sets up, and cleans up work sites to ensure the safety and comfort of clients, tenants, co-workers, and the public.
- Maintains documentation/records for projects, service work, and maintenance activities. Reports conditions for investigation/correction.
- Participates in the development and implementation of plumbing and backflow preventive maintenance programs (e.g., systems, fixtures, valves, shut-offs, hot water tanks, cushion tanks, water softeners and systems, sump pump systems, water heating systems, sewage systems). Performs annual backflow testing.
- Participates in the development and implementation of HVAC preventive maintenance program (e.g., natural gas, propane, fuel/electrical heating systems, air conditioning and heating units, fans and dampers, air and water refrigeration systems, control systems).
- Works with other staff as required to perform maintenance; update programs (e.g., fire, safety); repair/replace systems (e.g., methane, carbon monoxide); and maintain building elements (e.g., caulking, roofing, doors, windows, screens, rain gutters, down spouts, hardware, locks, minor carpentry, louvers).
- Has contact with building inspectors, TSSA inspectors, and contractors regarding equipment repairs/replacement work. Contacts vendors and suppliers for technical support and information.
- Inventories and identifies plumbing and HVAC systems, equipment, and fixtures. Secures and maintains tools, equipment, and computers/devices required in safe working condition. Reports need to repair or replace Region-owned tools or equipment to supervisor. Has a p-card and purchases materials.
- Backs up other facilities maintenance staff, as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Must have Journeyperson status as a Plumber (306A), plus a Gas Technician II certificate, or Gas Technician III certificate and ability to attain G2 within 12 months of employment, plus 3 years of institutional, commercial, and/or residential experience in building maintenance and construction as a journeyperson plumber.
- Must have Backflow Tester & Installer Certificate through Canadian Wastewater Association (or attain within 6 months of employment).
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with corporate policies, procedures, and standards; industry standards (e.g., American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers); munic