Pipe Mechanic

## Pipe Mechanic
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- Deadline to apply: October 27, :59 PM EDTIMPORTANT: Permanent full-timeJOB SUMMARY: UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR, THE PIPE MECHANIC PERFORMS VERIFICATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, MODIFICATION AND INSTALLATION WORK IN THE AREAS OF PLUMBING, HEATING, AND REFRIGERATION. THE INCUMBENT SUPPORTS THE SAFE, RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF COLLEGE FACILITIES THROUGH CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPONSIVE SERVICE TO USERS, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER TRADES, AND SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS AND CONTRACTED WORK.DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Install, repair, replace, modify and maintain piping and related systems, including plumbing, heating and refrigeration systems.
* Connect piping to supply and drainage networks; clear blocked sanitary equipment; and maintain piping, faucets, valves and related accessories.
* Cut, drill or arrange for openings required for piping; construct plumbing networks; and test systems for leaks and proper operation.
* Install and repair heating systems, refrigeration equipment and cooking appliances within the scope of the classification and the incumbent’s legal qualifications.
* Clean or arrange for the cleaning of piping within boilers and perform all work required for the regular and preventive maintenance of installations.
* Operate, maintain and verify College plumbing, heating, hot-water, natural-gas, chilled-water, sewer, automatic-sprinkler and related equipment and systems, as assigned and where legally qualified.
* Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections and testing; identify deficiencies; complete timely repairs; and recommend major repairs, replacements or improvements when required.
* Perform seasonal transitions between heating and cooling modes in coordination with other Facilities staff.
* Ensure that work areas, installations, tools and equipment are maintained in a safe condition and that work is performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, College procedures and safe-work practices.
* Participate in the development or implementation of projects. Read plans and specifications, verify the work to be completed, carry out assigned work, and, when work is contracted out, monitor it using the applicable specifications or scope of work.
* Complete and maintain all registers, records, inspection results, work-order notes and other documentation required by the classification, applicable regulations and College procedures.
* Use the College electronic work-order system and other information and communications technology tools provided for the work. Record work performed, materials used, findings and follow-up requirements accurately and promptly.
* Communicate with users through the College electronic work-order system to acknowledge requests, clarify requirements, provide meaningful status updates, coordinate access and communicate completion or required follow-up.
* Prioritize and organize assigned work, in consultation with the supervisor, to address health and safety risks, service disruptions, operational urgency, preventive-maintenance requirements and the needs of the College community.
* Verify available materials and parts, identify technical requirements, and provide the information required to initiate material and parts purchases through the appropriate College process.
Collaborate with other trades, technical staff, project personnel, contractors and College departments to coordinate work and provide effective service to the College community.
* May prepare estimates of labour, materials and other costs related to assigned responsibilities.
* May coordinate the work of assigned support staff, including less experienced or non-specialized workers, when requested by the supervisor.
* May coordinate or monitor the work of external contractors as it relates to assigned responsibilities and report deficiencies or required corrective action to the supervisor.
* Support capital projects, renovations, shutdowns, commissioning activities and other Facilities initiatives related to the incumbent’s area of responsibility.
* Perform any other related duty that normally derives from the nature of the work of this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EducationTo hold an appropriate and valid qualification certificate to the position within the following: in plumbing, in heating, in refrigeration system or in installation of gas piping issued under the Act Respecting Workforce Vocational Training and Qualification (R.
S.
Q., chapter F-5, r.1.2) by the Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale. OrTo hold a valid journeyman competency certificate in pipe fitting issued under the Act Respecting Labour Relations, Vocational Training and Workforce Management in the Construction Industry (R.
S.
Q., chapter R-20). Specific

Requirements:
* Conversational English and French \\*
* Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, technical do