Client Services Plumber

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our our more than 20,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that's celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to an Operations Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent carries out plumbing, heating and associated systems-related work on the University campus.

Key Responsibilities

Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing and heating related devices such as but not limited to pumps, water distribution piping, valves, fixtures, back flow preventers and drainage interceptors,

Installs and maintains drainage systems including chemical resistant

Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated plumbing and heating related equipment

Fits, aligns and tacks

Makes recommendations for upgrading plumbing systems based on best economical/professional judgement

Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Plumbing Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations

Maintains a clean work environment

Assists other tradespersons as required

Performs other duties as required

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Valid Plumbing certificate of qualification as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Red Seal Designation an asset

Completion of certified trades school program preferred

Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in construction and maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment. Apprentices will also be considered.

Experience in construction and renovation of laboratories would be an asset

Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and equipment specifications

Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Plumbing Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations

Ability to take direction - Reliable and punctual

Good communication and organizational skills

Must be willing and able to work overtime, respond to after-hours calls and be available for standby duties if required

Familiarity with microcomputers preferred

Knowledge of the tools of the trade

Ability to direct others in a foreperson capacity an asset

General safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, and WHMIS training an asset