Plumber

Company operating name

MEC Mechanical Inc.

Business address

1936 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5L 1J3

Title of position

Plumber (NOC 72300)

Number of positions: 3

Job duties 

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Install, test, and insulate 6-way valves for 4 pipe cooling systems
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Estimate costs and materials
• Site Services pipe installation including watermains and sewer/storm drainage systems up to 15”
• Site coordination of trenching with bedding for trench drain under piping
• Concrete experience for water main support to prevent thrust
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
  
  

Safety equipment/gear

• Steel-toed safety boots
  Hard hat

Terms of employment

Permanent, full-time (32.5 hours per week)

Expected Employment Start Date: As soon as possible

Wage

$37.50/hour

Benefits

4% vacation pay

Location of work

1936 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5L 1J3 and multiple locations throughout British Columbia depending on jobsite address.

Contact information

If you are interested and meet all the criteria of the position, please send us your resume and cover letter by e-mail: celeste@mecmechanical.ca Attention: Celeste Munger or by mail at our mailing address: 1936 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5L 1J3

Skills requirements – Education and Work experience

Education:

• secondary school required
• registration with SkilledTradesBC or trade certificate specific to plumbing required

Work Experience: 

• Min. 2 years of experience as Plumber.
• Experience in installing, modifying and repairing plumbing systems for single and multi-storey buildings, including water supply, drainage, sewage, gas appliances, and sub-floor plumbing required.
• Experience in digging drains, installing pipes, assembling plumbing structures and installing fixtures, fittings and appliances required.
• Demonstrable experience in safe operation of hand and power tools, handling materials, and following safety procedures on job sites required.
• Ability to interpret plumbing drawings, follow instructions and ensure compliance with British Columbia Plumbing Code (BCPC) and safety standards in our province required.
• Experience in cutting, bending, threading, and joining pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, cement, soldering, brazing, or welding techniques required.
• Experience in testing pipes and plumbing systems for leaks using air or water pressure gauges and insulating valves and pipes as required.
• Experience with site services pipe installation, including watermains and sewer/storm drainage systems up to 15” diameter, including trenching, bedding, and concrete supports to prevent thrust required.
• Ability to estimate material requirements and project costs accurately.
• Knowledge of 6-way valves for 4-pipe cooling systems and related installation/testing procedures required.
• Must be competent in modern technology to improve work quality and efficiency.

Language requirements:

Spoken and written English required