Plumber

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 18,800 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.

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

• 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

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

• 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.
• 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

Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity