##Required Position

Full-Time Appointment Forty (40) hour work week This position is designated as one that requires a different work week and/or hours of work. Upon 4 weeks' notice, the work week and/or hours of work may be changed. This may include evenings and/or weekend shifts.

##Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

Reporting to the Manager of Trades, the incumbent will perform plumbing maintenance, trouble-shooting, repair and/or renovation of buildings, facilities and equipment in one or more of the following areas:building piping, fixtures, building equipment and controls. He/she will inspect buildings, facilities and equipment to ascertain needed repairs and make recommendation/follow up to supervision.

Performs work in any or all categories:

Building piping including but not limited to heating, chilled and domestic water, sanitary and other drain lines, air/gas and vacuum lines, other piping systems typically installed at Laurentian University;

Fixtures including but not limited to faucets, toilets, traps, drains, water fountains and other similar devices;

Pipe and tubing joining including but not limited to silver brazing, soldering, threading, compression joints,flaring and other methods common to the trade;

Building equipment including but not limited to heating boilers, chillers, air handlers, hydronic loops, heat exchangers, pumps and other equipment;

Controls including but not limited to the campus building automation systems, meters, valves, actuators, valves, regulators, safety devices, and other components necessary to properly control liquid, gas and air systems;

Maintains, repairs and installs building plumbing systems, components, fixtures and/or equipment in accordance with established work order system, service calls or specific assignments by supervisor. Performs work to manufacturer’s specifications, departmental guidelines, trade practices, construction drawings, shop drawings and schematics;

Operates the campus building automation systems. Maintains, troubleshoots and devises control strategies to ensure maximum comfort and energy savings;

Inspects buildings, facilities and equipment to ascertain required repairs and makes recommendations to supervisor;

Reports discrepancies and/or follow ups to supervisor;

Performs duties and responsibilities with view toward departmental goals, energy conservation and support of academic, research and institutional goals;

Reads and interprets construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, schematic specifications and other reference materials to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures;

Assist with maintaining files of utility and buildings systems diagrams generated from field investigations;

Prepares and submits requisitions for materials required to complete assigned tasks. Plan work to ensure cost effective use of labor and materials;

Performs other duties as assigned.

##Qualifications

Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a plumber;

4th or 5th year apprentices will be considered;

Skilled in maintenance and repair procedures and techniques typical in the trade;

Strong demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and system diagrams;

Strong demonstrated computing skills;

Physical ability to perform all job functions and duties;

Ability to maintain the security of buildings and systems;

Ability to effectively work individually or in a team;

Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing or electronically;

Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities;

Ability to follow through and carry out assignments;

Possess problem solving skills and sound judgement;

Possess a valid driver’s licence and good driving record;

Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is an asset.

***We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to careers@laurentian.ca***

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information (careers@laurentian.ca).