Plumber/Gasfitter A

• Market Start Rate: $ 55.73
• Market Permanent Rate: $ 65.44 (Permanent rate effective after twelve (12) months of employment)

Evaluated Start Rate: $50.30
Evaluated Permanent Rate: $59.25
COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Type:Internal and External

**This pay level has been adjusted to reflect current market conditions.

***All CUPE job rates are currently under review and are subject to change.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Plumber/Gasfitter A performs skilled journeyperson level work. Work involves preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, and installing/dismantling of systems and projects, as well as troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing municipal equipment rated up to and exceeding 400,000BTU. The incumbent will be responsible for inspecting the work of contractors, demonstrating sound judgement, and working toward reducing errors to prevent unsafe and deteriorated equipment, health and safety risks to the public, and liabilities to the municipality. This position is required to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement, although the work is subject to inspection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Replace washers and seals in taps and shower valves, service strainers, steam traps, siphon preventers, and pressure reducing valves.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe for replacement or new installations, fits, and caulks joints.
• Unplug clogged drainage and sanitary systems; repack pumps; solder leaking water pipes.
• Maintain and certify Back Flow Preventers.
• Maintain and repair gas fired appliances, up to and exceeding 400,000BTU, including make-up air units, unit heaters, instant hot water tanks, boilers, etc.
• Install vents and flues, and connect gas-consuming appliances such as ranges, dryers, furnaces, boilers, space heaters, radiant and forced air heaters,
• Monitor the systems status of the boiler heating and associated systems within various buildings on an ongoing basis and adjusts direct digital control systems in accordance with conditions.
• Respond to, troubleshoot, and find solutions for complex and unique issues with various types of equipment relating to the trade.
• Complete preventative maintenance on various equipment daily, monthly and annually as required including ventilation systems, heat exchangers, glycol systems and pressure relief/sustaining valves.
• Demonstrate the use of control systems and conduct seminars and tours on building automation systems as required.
• Provide direct digital control automation expertise to planning of other projects.
• Drive a light truck and maintain stock of equipment and parts.
• Operate various equipment related to the trade.
• Identify and purchase parts and supplies using department policies for guidance.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, reports, and work orders.
• Maintain all facility log books as required.
• Provide written notes on work orders or other forms of communication.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and direction to assigned helpers or apprentices as required.
• Respond to call outs and emergencies as required.
• Participate in development of trade related preventative maintenance tasks.
• Complete field level hazard assessments (FLHAs) and incident reports as necessary.
• Participate actively as a team member and support various health and safety, energy conservation, and operational cost effectiveness initiatives.
• Complete training and participate in the RMWB training program as required by operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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  Extensive knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing and gasfitting trade.
• Extensive knowledge about, and experience working within, the Gasfitter Trade Regulation, Plumber Trade Regulation, the Safety Codes Act, and all other applicable rules and codes governing installations.
• Knowledge about, and experience working within, the rules and codes governing installations, the Gas Protection Act, and Plumbing National Code.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to implement safe work practices, including but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Familiarity with the work of related trades and contractors.
• Coordination and manual dexterity to work with a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and form perception to discern pertinent details when threading and assembling pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures.
• High attention to detail required to complete scrutiny of work, especially when checking for locations and causes of leaks or condition of valve seals and pipe threads.
• Ability to perform frequent lifting of equipment, pipe, and fixtures and to cut, bend, and join piping.
• Must be able to work with piping larger than 2” including installing flanges, spools, fittings, valves, etc.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out verbal/written instructions and technical plans/specifications.
• Ability to set priorities and respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient math and numeracy skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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  High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certified Journeyperson in the trade of Plumbing is required.
• Certified Journeyperson in the trade of Gasfitter Class A is required.
• Three (3) years of journeyperson experience as a Plumber/Gasfitter is required. Class A journeyperson experience is preferred.
• Experience in municipal operations is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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  Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
• A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform job.
• The incumbent will need to perform manual labour for extended periods, which can include lifting, standing for long periods.
• Work may be completed in cramped, restricted, and confined spaces, as well as from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial work platforms.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted.

Late applications will not be accepted.