Job Description

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, 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.

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 devises
• Act as a back up 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(TM) and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.