Trades - Plumber

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- Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried
- Trades 2 - Plumber Job Title Trades 2 - Plumber Department Mechanical Maintenance Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities Compensation Range $6,977.00 - $7,443.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date June 20, 2026

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing

UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Trades are the heart and hands of Building Operations. The Trades units provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all buildings on campus. Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation work of gas, air, water, and waste disposal systems and of the interior and exterior water mains and drainage systems throughout the University.

Plumbers report to the People & Process Manager, Mech Systems & HVAC Trades. Plumbers work both independently as well with other plumbers and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level.

Perform maintenance, repair and renovation work such as: maintaining plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention devices, gas, air, water, fire protection systems and waste disposal systems. Handle low-risk asbestos or other hazardous insulation materials following UBC policy and procedures. Carry out repair on machinery and equipment, inspection tests, diagnose defects in equipment, take remedial action as required or recommend solution to the Head Plumber verbally or written.

Assemble parts, equipment, fittings and join them by soldering, brazing, gluing, screwing, calking, bolting and other methods. Work in a correct/safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensure personal protective equipment is worn where required. Keep current on preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and ensure familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements. Respond to service requests and emergencies during normal working hours and after working hours in a safe effective manner.

Use all tools, equipment and instruments that are competent to use required for work and be responsible for the correct and safe storing of equipment. Prepare cost estimates for jobs and order required materials. Work from oral and written instructions, work orders and drawings. Ensure good housekeeping is practiced in the plumbing shop and on site. Be responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.

Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system and possible safety of users.

Plumbers work under the general supervision of the Head and Sub Head Plumber. Plumbers are required to develop appropriate work procedures and methods of problem solving. Plumbers receive specific instructions only on unusual problems.

Plumbers monitor and check the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.

• A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Plumber, a valid BC driver’s license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Strong background in mechanical piping and/or service plumber experience.
• Valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, sketches of work required and maintenance manuals.
• Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Ability to work various shift patterns dependent upon operational needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at wo