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You as a Plumber will:

• Install, maintain domestic plumbing fixtures and piping, such as sinks, showers, water closets, water coolers, ice machines and other plumbing fixtures.
•  Install, maintain and repair chilled water, hot water and glycol coils in AHUs, hot water heating equipment such as radiant heating panels, unit heaters and fan coils, lawn sprinklers and water treatment piping system for RO water, soft water and de-ionized water.
• Install, maintain and repair kitchen equipment, coffee machine, vending machine, grease trap etc.
• Install, maintain and repair patient care related plumbing equipment / fixtures such as sterilizers, water cooled machineries, bed pan flasher and macerators.
• Install, maintain and repair minor steam/condensate devices such as steam traps, humidifiers, safety valves, pressure gauges, thermometers, sight glasses, etc.
• Maintain and repair installed plumbing systems by tracing and rectifying defects, replacing broken pipes and fixtures, soldering and caulking leaks, clearing plugged waste pipes and trap and thawing frozen lines.
• Undertake a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and ensure that proper maintenance cycles are maintained, and data provided to Supervisor/Manager
• Unplug sink, toilet, roof drain, floor drain and clear any drainage piping such as glass pipe, PVC pipe or cast-iron pipe. Repair or replace fixtures and fittings in drainage systems.
• Cut, bend, thread pipes, fit threaded pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies.
• Weld, braze and solder piping and fitting as is necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance to medical gas outlets, fire suppression sprinkler systems, lawn sprinklers, plumbing fixtures, etc.
• Conduct back flow inspections and cross connection inspections/mapping
• Install and repair fire suppression and lawn sprinkler lines and fixtures.
• Sources parts and accessories as may be required from time to time to complete repairs.
• Keeping work area orderly, clean and safe, following IPAC standards when working in a health care environment.
• Ensure proper care in the use of equipment and supplies 

Is this the right role for you?

• Valid Ontario Plumbing Certificate, 306A
• Valid OWWA Backflow Prevention certification
• 3 - 5 years of maintenance plumbing experience
• Registered member in good standing with Skilled Trades Ontario
• A certified backflow prevention device testing license is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to work at heights, using step ladder, scissor lift, telescopic boom, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 20Kg
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, plumbing drawing, instruction, and Operation & Maintenance Manual
• Knowledge and ability to work with plumbing tools and devices safely
• Ability to work in a team environment, which may support various trades and roles where required, as well as comfort working alone
• Familiarity working within large facilities is preferred
• This role will support facilities across the GTA including the downtown Toronto
• The salary range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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