Plumber

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Plumber, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, hours per week, plus on-call

What you’ll be doing:

• Using approved methods, assigned work to support maintenance efforts across the entire complex may include, but not limited to:
• Maintain water distribution system including all related valves and insulation
• Install, maintain and repair pipe assemblies and plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, and taps)
• Maintain sewers (sanitary, storms, vents, roof drains and stacks)
• Service, repair and perform preventive maintenance on designated equipment according to standard practice and department policy and procedure
• Plan installation needs in review of blueprints and work sketches
• Working from ladders, scaffolds and/or roofs or remote installations may be required
• Use a variety of equipment and tools such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power and hand tools
• Support annual inspections, service and installation of backflow devices
• Act as a backup to HVAC technician
• Document work orders and generate necessary technical service reports
• Contact and liaise with external service providers and contractors to arrange and oversee new or repair work
• Ensure that all outside trades for which responsible abide by regulatory codes, Homewood and department policy; contractor and safety policies
• Liaise with City of Guelph plumbing inspector and other regulatory inspectors
• Exercise good judgement with regards to making decisions and recommendations that have an impact on operating and department costs

What we’re looking for:

• 3 years’ experience as a licensed plumber in the Province of Ontario, familiar with all aspects of operating and maintaining a water distribution system, plumbing fixtures and sewer systems
• Knowledge of Provincial plumbing codes and local ordinances
• Excellent numerical and spatial ability
• Technical competence to work with Automated Building Control
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Evidence of good work and attendance record
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health & Safety Policy

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work With Us:

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.