Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.


As a Plumber Journeyman, you will maintain, inspect, install, repair and replace furnace and hot water tank fixtures located in Calgary Housing multi-family residential buildings, including apartment towers, walk up apartment buildings and row housing. Primary duties include:

Receive and respond to service calls for preventative maintenance, demand repairs, contractor support, or troubleshooting residential furnaces and hot water tanks. Order and pick up required parts and arrange for access to the resident unit. Investigate complaints, troubleshoot to identify the sources of problems and conduct or organize repairs. Complete service and repair records. Report major issues along with suggested scopes of repair to the Maintenance Administrator or Technical Services Coordinator and the Plumbing Foreman. Help the Technical Services Coordinator and Plumbing Foreman with the monitoring and inspection of contractor work. Help in setting up an internal preventative maintenance program for furnaces and hot water tanks. Conduct preventative inspections and perform regular maintenance of all furnace and hot water tank fixtures, ensuring safety standards and code requirements are followed. Provide excellent customer service to residents including advice on maintaining their units and contact information for non-maintenance related inquiries. Use mobile maintenance apps to manage all work orders and inspections as required. Recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

A completed Plumber Journeyman certificate or equivalent interprovincial Red Seal as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. At least 18 months of related post-ticket Journeyman experience is required. Preference will be given to applicants with furnace and hot water tank installation and repair experience, and those who have had commercial service experience. A Gasfitter "B" Ticket is required. A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending. A Cross Connection Control Ticket and the ability to register with The City of Calgary will be an asset. Success in this position requires strong problem solving and interpersonal skills; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high call, customer-oriented work environment and adjust to changing priorities.

Working Conditions:

This position will travel between residential buildings and is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, limited spaces, bodily fluids, pests, hot and cold temperatures.

Pre-employment Requirements

An enhanced security clearance and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) will be conducted. Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test:

An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.


Union: CUPE Local 37
Business Unit: Calgary Housing

Position Type: 2 Temporary
Location: Various

Compensation: $45.95 - 50.89 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 4 day work

week from 7am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday or

Tuesday to Friday, with a 5 week rotation.

Hours of work: Non-standard 38 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 29, 2025

Job ID #: 312447