Plumber

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As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and we are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Team Lead – Facility Services, the Plumber performs various duties in all areas of plumbing maintenance and repair, as well as alteration and installation of plumbing systems, in compliance with corporate and provincially legislated Occupational Health and Safety regulations, policies and codes of practice and the City of St Albert Environmental Management System. This position directs and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal facility and structures.

The individual we seek has strong interpersonal, planning, writing and organization skills. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education
• Journeyperson Plumber/Gasfitter Class A certificate recognized by the Province of Alberta
• A minimum of 5 years of recent directly related plumbing/gas fitting maintenance experience
• Class 5 Alberta Drivers license with less than 5 demerits
• Current Standard First Aid Certification
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office programs
• The position involves physical labour as well as sitting, riding, and standing. Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions and be able to work at heights.

Hours of Work

Work schedule of 80 hours, Monday - Friday,
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 30 Minute unpaid lunch break.

On-Call Rotation: Must participate in an on-call rotation, covering one week every 8-10 weeks, including evenings and weekends for emergency support.

Compensation

$44.54 per hour. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a comprehensive benefit package including Pension.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory police information check and a RCMP issued Reliability clearance. This process can take several months, and failure to obtain this clearance will result in ending your employment with the City of St. Albert as you will be unable to fulfil the duties of your position.
• This position is represented by the Union CUPE 941, and the terms and conditions of employment are governed by the collective agreement between the Union and The City of St. Albert.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.

Application Information

• Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.

Additional Resources

Job Description - Plumber

Closing Statement

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.