Plumber/Steamfitter

Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

 

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

 

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

 

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.

 

Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.

 

Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Like us on Facebook (@fraserhealthcareers), follow us on Twitter & Instagram (@FHCareer), or connect with us on LinkedIn (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights.

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer, the position performs skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level such as installing and repairing pipe and plumbing systems and carrying out the plumbing preventative maintenance program for St. Paul's Hospital by methods such as inspecting piping systems and other plumbing fixtures. Performs preventative maintenance on steam and heating systems by methods such as repairing, replacing or installing equipment and/or parts, extends steam piping systems, joins pipes by threading, soldering and cementing and tests equipment for leaks and pressure levels as required. Installs, tests, maintains and repairs medical gas lines, compressed air, natural gas lines and controlled air systems and inspects and tests a variety of cross connection control devices. Ensures compliance with various codes and regulations related to the plumbing code and/or safety policies and procedures.

1. Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements. Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications in order to determine the materials and equipment required. Calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required.


2. Carries out the plumbing preventative maintenance program by performing duties such as inspecting piping systems and other plumbing fixtures for adjustments, repairs and maintenance needs, bolting, soldering, caulking, cutting, threading and assembling and ensuring for conformance to applicable codes and regulations.


3. Installs and repairs pipe and plumbing systems by methods such as bolting, soldering and caulking.


4. Performs preventative maintenance on steam and heating systems by performing duties such as maintaining, repairing, replacing or installing equipment and/or parts such as pumps, fans, air compressors, heaters, valves, bearing and seals. Extends steam piping systems including components of the physical plant such as expansion joints, valves, steam plants, strainers, heat exchangers, gauges and insulation by methods such as fabricating components, parts and pipe assemblies by measuring, cutting, threading and bending to the required sizes and shapes. Joins pipes by threading, soldering and cementing and tests equipment for leaks and pressure levels as required.


5. Installs, tests, maintains and repairs medical gas lines, compressed air, natural gas lines and controlled air systems by methods such as bolting, soldering, caulking, cutting, threading and assembling in accordance with the British Columbia Gas Safety Code.


6. Inspects and tests a variety of cross connection control devices such as reduced pressure backflow assemblies, double check valve assemblies and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies utilizing equipment such as dead weight testers, water columns, mercury manometers and differential gauges. Ensures that equipment repairs conform to the codes and regulations.


7. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools, completes related reports and records of repair and maintenance performed and forwards to Leader as required.


8. Ensures compliance with various codes and regulations applying to the plumbing code and/or safety policies and procedures by methods such as providing direction in relation to plant safety to persons working within the power plant, maintains work area in accordance with established safety standards and guidelines and reporting operating inefficiencies, breakdowns and safety hazards to designate as required.


9. Maintains records and makes log book entries and carries out tests and calculations.


10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Certificate of apprenticeship of Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber recognized by the Province of BC plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Class B level Gas Fitter's License recognized by the Province of BC; and Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to deal with others effectively.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.


• Ability to organize work.


• Ability to operate related equipment.