Maintenance Person – Plumber (Certified)

Job Opportunity

Job Title: Maintenance Person Plumber (Certified), Full Time
Job Posting Number: CUPE#2425-081-MPP
Eligibility: This position is open to all CUPE employees. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for CUPE local 1479 to permanent internal candidates. Temporary employees will have their applications considered prior to external applicants.
Hourly Rate: $28.08 - $32.49 per hour
Assignment: Effective immediately, working 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, Plant Operations East Kingston, ON.

About The ALCDSB: The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board serves approximately 12,000 students, employs over 1,400 full-time equivalent staff, and covers a geographical area of more than 16,000 square kilometers (Whitney in the North, Picton in the South, Trenton in the West, and Kingston in the East). The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

Position Summary: The Maintenance Plumber, reporting to the Manager of Plant Operations, installs, repairs, and maintains piping systems, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, drainage, and waste disposal. They will install, clean, inspect, maintain, and repair heating systems. The Plumber will follow all applicable codes and regulations pertaining to plumbing, gas-fired equipment, and building codes.

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Training Agreement, Provisional Certificate of Qualification, or Certificate of Qualification and record must appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register;
• OWWA Certified cross connection control specialist qualification;
• Three years' experience plumbing in an institutional setting;
• School board facility experience will be considered an asset;
• Excellent knowledge of codes and regulations pertaining to plumbing, building, and occupational health and safety;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a part of a team;
• Must possess a valid driver's license in order to travel and provide service throughout the district.

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Shares and receives information and ideas in a variety of ways and adapts to the needs of the audience to ensure the message is understood.
• Innovation: Creates, develops, and implements new processes or services with the aim of improving the learning community for all.
• Interpersonal Relations: Displays characteristics and personal attributes that enhance communication and interactions. Establishes and maintains harmonious professional relationships by demonstrating respect and sensitivity to all.
• Leadership: Motivates groups of people, while maximizing the efforts of others to achieve a common goal.
• Planning and Organization: Plans, organizes, and coordinates time, resources, and tools to meet established goals.
• Professional Integrity: Models strong ethical or moral principles and always follows them, regardless of who is present.
• System Thinking: Sees, acknowledges, and contributes to the shared mission and vision of the Board. Approaches all work done within ALCDSB as being part of a larger system that is inter-related with strategic plans. Understands that work done in one part of ALCDSB impacts a variety of groups inside and outside of the Board.

What We Offer:

• Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Staff Wellness resources
• Ongoing learning and career growth

Application and Requirements: Applicants will only be accepted through Apply to Education. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a Criminal Background Check (CBC) with vulnerable sector screening current within six months of date of hire.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.), we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants who require accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department by email to make an accommodation request.

All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resources.

While we thank all those who have applied, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.