Journeyman Plumber

Job Description

Title:

Journeyman Plumber

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Overview

The Journeyman Plumber will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment. He or she 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

• Year round work (not seasonal).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Indoor work.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Supervisor.

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.