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Job Description
Title:
Journeyperson Plumber
Department:
Plumbing
Reports To:
Production Supervisor
Overview
The Journeyperson Plumber will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment. This position will work using safe work practices with items such as, but not limited to: air conditioning, humidifiers, gas lines, water pipes and sewer utilities in and about the facilities, as well as maintaining and repairing compressed air lines, compressors, and vacuum pumps.
Roles & Responsibilities
Installs commercial and in-house produced plumbing assemblies into in-process HVAC equipment.
Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use and maintains drawings to reflect accurately any changes and/or additions that are made.
Tends to plumbing, air, and vacuum issues to keep production equipment running.
Participates in all construction and remodeling projects involving plumbing, air conditioning, or gas fitting changes and/or additions.
Tends to the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs including cleaning for all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and air and vacuum related equipment.
Proposes changes or modifications to plans to enhance production and efficiency of systems plans and specifications for sanitation facilities.
Assist in training, directing, and supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.
Performs plumbing inventory and orders parts as required.
Reviews coding accuracy of assigned builds.
Provides technical Assistance/Emergency Response services to existing facilities.
Set up and tests finished HVAC equipment for proper performance/customer requirements.
Keeps detailed and accurate maintenance reports and safety documentation.
Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred.
Appropriate credentials and certifications - Industrial Plumber Trade Certification, 5th Period Apprentice and working towards an Industrial Plumber Red Seal Certificate.
Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
Experience with routine maintenance operations.
Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Able to work well under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
Working Conditions
24/7 availability may be required.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel to off-site locations may be required.
Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
Overtime as required.
Hazards associated with the trade.
Work both indoors and outdoors, may be exposed to construction sites.
Contacts
Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Supervisor.
