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PLUMBER / HVAC 1

@ School District #43 (Coquitlam)

Coquitlam, British Columbia

$46.55/hrFull-timeContract3+ years experience
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Overview

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is hiring a Plumber/HVAC 1 on a temporary full-time day shift, 40 hours per week, from 07:00 to 15:30. The role installs, maintains and repairs plumbing and HVAC equipment across school buildings and grounds with minimal supervision. The position is unionized, pays $46.55 per hour, plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

Pay:

$46.55 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Install, maintain and repair plumbing equipment in buildings and grounds
  • Maintain and repair gas fittings, boilers and heating systems
  • Perform HVAC 1 duties and preventive maintenance
  • Order supplies and provide plumbing estimates
  • Supervise uncertified tradespeople and report unsafe conditions

Requirements summary:

  • Plumbing Trades Qualification and current Provincial Gas Ticket
  • Minimum three years HVAC maintenance experience, two on DDC systems
  • Recent related experience
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Valid BC class 5 driver's licence

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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsPlumbing Trades Qualification, Provincial Gas Ticket
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record

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School District #43 (Coquitlam)

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Job description

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

Invites applications for the positionof:

PLUMBER / HVAC 1

Temporary Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Day Shift (07:00 – 15:30)

Coquitlam School District invites applications from individuals for the position Plumber/HVAC 1. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 34,000 students with approximately 4400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

The Plumber /HVAC 1 reports to the Manager of Maintenance and the Trades Supervisor –Mechanical and provides Plumbing and HVAC 1 tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Duties include:

  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing equipment in buildings and grounds
  • Maintaining and repairing gas fittings
  • Installing and repairing water mains, sanitary systems, hot water tanks and heating systems
  • Performing duties of the HVAC 1 as required
  • Ordering related supplies and equipment
  • Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and structures such as boilers etc.
  • Providing estimates and advice on plumbing projects
  • Supervising uncertified tradesmen when they are assigned to assist; reporting unsafe situations and keeps detailed account of work performed for the computerized costing system.
  • Operating plumbing tools, such as pipe cutting and threading equipment, power snake and soldering equipment etc.
  • Other work as assigned in other classifications in times of emergency.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Plumbing Trades Qualification (TQ) plus current Provincial Gas Ticket
  • Minimum of three (3) years proven experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance including a minimum of two (2) years' experience using DDC systems
  • Recent related experience
  • Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • A valid BC class 5 driver's license

This is a unionized position which offers $46.55 per hour (40 hours per week), plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

To submit an application, please click on the APPLY button!

All applicants are advised that they must sign a release to permit a criminal review prior to confirmation of hiring. We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.

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