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Plumber/Maintenance Worker V
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Plumber/Maintenance Worker V to install, repair, maintain and service plumbing systems in its facilities at journeyman level. The role may also supervise designated maintenance staff or contractors and train apprentices. The posting requires a journeyman plumber certificate, a Class B gas fitter's licence and a BC driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Install, construct, alter, repair and service plumbing systems
- Perform preventative and demand maintenance on facility systems
- Undertake project work approaching journeyman trades level
- Supervise designated maintenance staff or contractors as assigned
- Train apprentices and designated staff
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman plumber certificate or Trades Qualification Certificate
- Class B gas fitter's licence with electrical endorsement
- Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate (AWWA BC Section)
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Two years recent related experience
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Plumber certificate, Cross Connection Control Specialist |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Head Plumber or Maintenance Supervisor. The Plumber performs skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level by installing, constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining and servicing plumbing systems. May perform preventative maintenance, demand maintenance, and project work approaching the journeyman trades level on a variety of facility equipment and systems. May supervise designated maintenance staff and/or contractors as assigned. Provides related training and orientation to apprentices and designated staff as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter's license with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of British Columbia; Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section. Valid BC Drivers License. Two years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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 and prioritize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD545.pdfJournal
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