Plumber - Facilities Management

Posting Period

Open:         March 12, 2025 

Deadline:   March 25, 2025 

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

Facilities Management 

Reporting to the Coordinator, Facilities Engineering, Plumbers are responsible for the delivery of potable and non-potable water, wastewater, process piping, fire protection and medical gases.  This encompasses the installation, maintenance, repair and monitoring of each system.

Hours of Work:   Shifts are required by unit and subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Rate of Pay:        $37.10 per hour - $37.77 per hour

Note: In accordance with the Letter of Understanding between LHSC and Unifor Local 27, this role is entitled to a market rate adjustment of $7.00 per hour for all hours worked, and is in addition to the applicable starting rate for the successful candidate. The need for market rate adjustments will be reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to change.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a one year certificate program; plumber, 720 hours
• Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber (306a)
• 4 years recent related experience required
• Valid Ontario Drivers License preferred
• Certified Backflow device tester through Ontario Water Works preferred
• Certificate of Qualification as a Gas Technician II preferred 
• Demonstrated experience with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plumbing  systems and equipment
• Demonstrated experience with Fire Protection systems and medical gas piping systems
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Computer and keyboarding skills, including Groupwise and Archibus
• Experience working in a Healthcare / industrial environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands that require attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to solder and braze pipe and fittings safely, efficiently and ensuring a high level of quality
• Demonstrated ability to accurately complete hot work permits and submits as required
• Demonstrated ability to complete and report on work accurately and in a timely fashion
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish small projects from initial layout to completion, meeting target deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to make and execute decisions in extreme stress conditions, eg: fires, floods and other systems failures
• Demonstrated ability to identify and contain hazards while working with systems, ex. Sanitary back up
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s vision, purpose, and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

Immunization Requirements: 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements please visit  Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.