Licensed Plumber

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment including plumbing systems, boilers and water treatment plant and should be familiar with mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, gas train and HVAC systems. All duties will be carried out in accordance with all provincial, municipal codes and departments and hospital policies

Primary Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency situations, such as equipment failures or system malfunctions, and perform necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
• Repairs water, steam, heating and ventilation systems.
• Lays out and installs all plumbing and piping systems, and fixtures including sinks, washbasins, toilets, scrub sinks, showers, emergency eye wash systems, and waterlines.
• Consistently performs quality control checks of back flow prevention systems, valves, and other water purification and softening systems. Repairs any system as necessary Perform regular preventative maintenance on Plumbing devices, including thorough inspection of washrooms throughout the Hospital as assigned.
• Troubleshoots, and performs regular maintenance of all plumbing systems, and fixtures.
• To prepare and layout materials for repairs and/or new installations.
• Ensures the smooth operation of the domestic hold and cold water systems.
• Liaises with other engineering and maintenance staff as necessary to solve any major plumbing problems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including equipment logs, work orders, and incident documentation in respective systems.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while working with plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
• Carry out other plumbing duties as assigned.
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Valid Provincial Trade Certification as a Plumber
• Backflow Preventer Certification an asset
• Able to read blueprints and plan layouts
• Must be customer and team oriented, as well as self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal supervision
• Able to respond to callback within a reasonable time
• Able to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Able to perform rotational on-call
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
• 3 -5 years’ experience as a licensed Plumber
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of Fire suppression systems
• Backflow testing experience considered
• Backflow Preventer Certification
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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