Plumber

Competition #: 000C1-Nov2124BR3
Position: Plumber
Location: Dartmouth Teacher's Centre
Department:
Assignment: Plumber
Status: Permanent

Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Monday, December 09 2024
End Date:
Posted: Thursday, November 21 2024 12:00 PM
Deadline: Thursday, December 05 2024 12:00 PM

Details:

The Plumber contributes to the effective operation of the Physical Plants within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. The plumber is responsible for the installation, repair, preventive maintenance and upgrade of plumbing systems, hot water heating systems, peripheral devices and other equipment at all buildings owned and operated by the Centre. These duties include work of plumbing tradesperson's competence, physical capability, and mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude. The position reports to the to the Regional Assistant Managers and takes direction during shifts from on duty maintenance supervisors.

Qualifications:

(a) Grade 12 High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;

(b) Certification of Qualification as a Plumber recognized by Province of Nova Scotia;

(c) Five (5) years experience in the plumbing trade with a minimum 2 years in a building maintenance environment;

(d) Additional technical experience or qualified certification in areas such as steamfitter, pipefitter, welding, HVAC, electrical, etc. is an asset.

(e) Certification or willingness to obtain certification in Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator;

(f) Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and satisfactory driving record;

(g) Physical and mechanical aptitude to perform a full range of maintenance and manual task.

Compensation:

Classification: Trades 2 - NSUPE $31.02 per hour.

Plumbers are members of the Nova Scotia Union of Public & Private Employees, Local 2. The NSUPE Collective Agreement can be accessed HERE .

HRCE offers:

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits including a health spending account
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development

Please refer to job description for further details.

Current employees - please update your employee ID on the Job Posting page before applying to positions to ensure your contract/employment status shows correctly.

Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.