Plumber

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Plumber will be responsible for the repair, installation, maintenance, and alterations of a variety of equipment and plumbing systems.  Additionally, you will maintain an inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment required to perform these duties. The plumber will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of maintenance contracts specific to your trade and assisting in compiling information for project tendering.

You must be able to work independently while working within a team environment. Your ability to maintain positive working relationships with external and internal clients in a sensitive environment through your use of strong communication skills will be a key to your success in this role.  An extensive knowledge of building maintenance practices will be valuable as you develop in this position.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

Note: Add additional position specific competencies here
 

• Systems Thinking – Performs scheduled maintenance and repair activities and understands how they contribute to the safe and efficient operations of the facility.
• Creative Problem Solving – Identifies potential problems and determines what needs to be done in order to remedy the issue.  
• Drive for Results - Follows through on assigned duties and reports on progress by updating maintenance records and providing updates to supervisor

Qualifications

Required: 

• Valid Alberta journeyman level plumbing and gasfitter trade certification is required.
• Two years directly related experience in the operation and maintenance of facilities 
• Two years working in an institutional setting 
• Valid class 5 driver’s license 
• Physically able to perform heavy work, as well as work at heights and in confined spaces

The Plumber must be able to:

• Read blueprints and specifications
• Accurately estimate plumbing and gas fitting resources needed to complete larger scale projects
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities under time pressures
• Monitor work provided by contractors
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, flexibility, creativity, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality, diplomacy, client service, and continuous improvement

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full time 
Hours of work: 40 hours per week 
Location: Lethbridge Correctional Centre, 21123 AB-512, T1J 3Z3, Lethbridge, Alberta

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs