Job Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME PLUMBER

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be "The Best Place to Learn and Lead."


The Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3,800 dedicated staff.

We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Plumber to join our Facilities Services department to perform plumbing duties at the journeyperson level across the district's 53 facilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Installs, upgrades, services, and tests plumbing components, equipment and systems such as sanitary, storm, potable, natural gas, propane, compressed air and sprinkler systems to ensure safe and efficient operation. Responds to plumbing and piping emergencies throughout District Facilities. Troubleshoots technical problems with respect to pluming and piping stems. Prioritizes work orders and organizes daily work schedule; this includes keeping completed written records related to the work performed. Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications of District Facilities for the layout of plumbing system upgrades and repairs. Develops manual plans, sketches and drawings for the purpose of job layouts, presentative maintenance schedules and programs, permit applications and estimating time and materials required to complete the work. Provides technical advise, assistance and information to District Managers, Administrators, tradespeople and outside contractors in the plumbing trade capacity. Provides direction to temporary employees and outside contractors. Maintains familiarity with standards, codes and by-laws regulating the plumbing trade. Maintains current knowledge of technical, procedural and regulatory developments. Ensures work area remains safe and free of debris while on the job site, at the end of the day and upon completion of the work order. Ensures duties are in compliance with District and Government health and safety procedures and regulations that relate to the work performed to minimize potential for accidents, injuries or hazards. Operates a district vehicle and maintaining the vehicle's plumbing equipment and materials inventory as necessary. Performs other job related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.); ASTTBC Certification for Portable Fire Extinguishers and Water Based Fire Protection Systems, and maintenance. Two (2) years' experience at a Journeyperson level in commercial or institutional service work, including maintenance, repair and installation of commercial and industrial equipment. Knowledge of new construction techniques and sprinkler systems. Class "B" Gas License with electrical endorsement. Certificate of Competency - cross connection control tester. Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to the plumbing trade. Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving heavy materials, equipment and supplies and working in confined spaces. Excellent communication skills. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Interested applicants MUST provide proof of TQ/Red Seal qualifications to be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.


Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.