Maintenance I - Plumber with Back Flow Ticket - TEMPORARY- Facilities Services - Peterborough Maintenance Shop at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Job Title: Maintenance I - Plumber with Back Flow Ticket - TEMPORARY

Department: Facilities Services

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week, 12 months/year)

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (as determined by supervisor)

Location: Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Education Centre 1994 Fisher Drive, Peterborough, ON

Salary: $35.10 - $39.00 per hour (Pay Band 10B-CA)

Start Date: TBD

Posting Closing Date: January 21, 2026, by 4:00pm

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board offers eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.

Who We Are:

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

About the Position:

The purpose of the Maintenance I - Plumber position is to provide plumbing services to the system.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification of Qualification – Plumbing
• Certificate to test back flow prevention devices
• Minimum 6 months experience
• Valid G-Level Driver's License

Note:

A Successful Functional Abilities Assessment must be completed prior to beginning the position, as a condition of employment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs drinking water treatment and backflow prevention equipment, performing routine inspection test procedures and testing for microbiological parameters in drinking water.
• Investigates, identifies and rectifies problems such as leaks, blockages, and inadequate supply or faulty operation of water, heating, sewer, gas and air lines.
• Plans, installs, repairs, replaces and maintains copper, steel, cast iron, plastic, glass and clay piping systems and plumbing fixtures.
• Rebuilds circulating pumps on the heating, cooling water distribution and fire standpipe systems.
• Assesses identifies and recommends makes recommendations to Supervisor’s assessment of items to be included in maintenance budgets for normal repair and energy conservation.
• Responds to emergency calls regarding water treatment equipment failures, plugged sewers, pipe ruptures and heating failures.
• Liaises with head custodians and principals and contractors in doing repairs and maintenance and meets with and monitors actions of contractors providing services to the Board. Maintenance I - Plumber
• Performs preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and mechanical units as directed.
• Inventories supplies to stock the department.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision:

This position does not supervise.

Working Conditions:

Primary work location will mainly be the Peterborough Shop located at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Education Office (1994 Fisher Drive, Peterborough), School and outdoor environment; change from indoor to outdoor temperatures; some pressure to meet deadlines; some exposure to fumes; moderate travel using Board/Employer vehicle throughout the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Primary work location may be discussed with Manager.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity. If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to to discuss further. We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, at this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process

A police records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search , dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire , is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience.

Our Commitment:

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at (see "Careers" section).