Maintenance Repair 2 - Plumber - Department of Facilities Management

Competition Number:
230E25
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Facilities Management
Position:
Maintenance Repair 2 - Plumber
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week (Tuesday- Friday 1 PM-9 PM and Saturday 8am-4pm)
Salary:

$61,961 per annum, as per IBEW 1928

Employees in this class perform maintenance and renovations on all University-owned buildings, equipment, and grounds. This position involves maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment, as well as building structures and systems. It ensures that all hot, chilled, domestic, and storm water systems, along with steam and sewage systems, are in good repair through regular maintenance and/or new installations.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Formal training and proven experience in installation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of a wide range of plumbing systems
  • A commitment to quality workmanship and safety
  • A team-oriented attitude and pride in keeping university facilities in top shape

Why Work at UPEI? 

  • Primarily an indoor work environment
  • Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Uniforms and tools provided
  • Health Spending Account
  • Post-retirement benefits
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • On-campus Health & Wellness programs for staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carries out plumbing related projects such as installing new plumbing systems, prepares material lists for such projects, and carries out installation in accordance with local, provincial, and Federal codes and regulations
  • Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs all plumbing related systems and equipment such as domestic water systems, heating systems, cooling systems, drainage systems, humidification systems, sprinkler systems, compressed air systems, steam systems, medical gas systems, and compressed air systems
  • Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs equipment such as pressure reducing stations, pumps, compressors, boilers, burner systems, garburators, commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration equipment, etc.
  • Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs all instrumentation on the equipment and systems within campus
  • Carries out non-plumbing minor repairs or initial investigation work such as carpentry, ventilation, millwright, welding, groundwork, etc.
  • Repair, reset and reprogram fire alarm and security systems
  • Requisitions for material, supplies and tools relating to proposed or actual work being performed and inventory purposes
  • Such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
  • Directly responsible to the Maintenance Foreman

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 education with five (5) years’ experience in the plumbing field, including but not limited to: installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment, with preference in an education/health care setting
  • Preference will be given to individuals with a Red Seal certification as a plumber, and/or in progress to complete the block release plumbing program requirements will also be considered
  • Computer software experience
  • Valid driver’s license and a Criminal Record Check will be required
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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