Description
It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3,000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.
We invite applications for the position of:
Plumber, Heating and Gas Fitter 'B'
The workload for this position is eight (8) hour per day, being forty (40) hours per week, twelve (12) months of the year and may include shift work. Pay Grade 11 - Job #1133 - $39.50/hour. Full-Time Plumbing, Heating, Gas Fitter 'B'
Position Summary: Install, repair and maintain plumbing, heating, gas and sprinkler systems. This position may be required to start work at various project locations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plumbing & Heating Systems
- install, modify and maintain plumbing/heating systems and equipment, including furnaces, irrigation and sprinkler systems, air conditioners, etc. using a variety of equipment;
- perform routine maintenance;
- purchase supplies and materials;
- estimate material requirements;
- ensure WHMIS regulations are followed.
Maintenance
- perform general maintenance duties using a variety of trade skills.
Communication
- communicate with students, staff and others.
Applicants must have:
- completed Grade 12;
- B.C. or Interprovincial Journeyman Plumber Ticket;
- Class B Gas Ticket with Electrical Endorsement (EE);
- Cross Connection Control Certificate;
- demonstrated training and work experience in current BC construction/maintenance safety requirements and WCB Regulation relating to the trade and industry;
- B.C. Drivers License;
- completed the required Health & Safety training.
Applicant must be:
- able to work with minimum supervision;
- able to work alone and within a team environment;
- a self-starter.
Applicants will be expected to:
- possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position;
- maintain excellent interpersonal skills;
- have good verbal and written communication skills;
The following would be considered an asset:
- two (2) years experience at a journeyman level in maintenance/construction practices and procedures in a commercial environment;
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate;
- Fall Protection Certificate/training;
- Confined Entry Certificate/training;
- exposure to refrigeration/electrical trades;
- First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
