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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