PLUMBER

Job ID: 51425

Job Category: Trades

Division & Section: Toronto Water, Technology & Customer Experience

Work Location: Finch Yard, 1026 Finch Ave W, Toronto, M3J 2E1

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent, 2 Temporary (12 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate: $41.24 per hour

Hours & Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 7AM-3PM

Affiliation: L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period: 15-Nov-2024 to 29-Nov-2024

Major Responsibilities:

• Installs, inspects, maintains, tests and repairs malfunctions to heating, cooling, fresh air, sprinkler, fire protection, pumps and plumbing systems, water services, water meters, MTU's and auxiliary equipment on City and Private properties using sketches and blueprints.
• Liaises with customers and maintenance staff in order to arrange water service isolation at properties in order to allow for a water meter to be installed
• Requisitions materials and equipment to complete repairs and maintenance to same systems using a computer.
• Repairs boiler fittings and related equipment.
• Replaces or repairs boiler tubes, plates, high pressure piping using tools such as pipe threaders, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, welding equipment.
• Assembles, installs and repairs a variety of piping by means of threading, soldering brazing, welding etc.
• Replaces or repairs equipment for units such as air conditioners, refrigerators, sinks, showers or water closets.
• Removes, installs and realigns equipment.
• Removes and replaces electrical equipment.
• Arranges for inspections of new water and drain services and requests stakeouts from public utility companies before excavating. Installs, maintains and repairs water services. Activates water services when needed and winterizes same.
• Utilizes a variety of tools/equipment and is responsible for their maintenance.
• Performs a variety of skilled work related to water meters, water meter accuracy testing, meter reading, utilizing the works management system, and the City's billing system.
• Provides direction and training to staff and oversees work of contractors to ensure it complies to standards & specifications.
• Transports materials and equipment to be used on various job sites and operates other equipment.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

1. Must possess and be able to maintain a current Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber in accordance with the regulations enforced in the Province of Ontario.
2. Considerable experience as a Plumber.
3. Experience in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications and in overseeing work performed by contractors.
4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "G" Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• Must be physically capable of performing required duties and work in all weather conditions and in confined spaces.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
• Ability to lay out, install, maintain and repair pipes, fixture etc. at any City structure, building or site.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
• With the appropriate safety precautions, must be able to tolerate dusty, noise, heights and odorous conditions.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime/on call duty.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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