Maintenance Person #3 (Plumber)

Interested applicants are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective May 4, 2026. We have a lot to offer our employees and here is why you should consider working at YRDSB • A great place to live and work • Our commitment to Equity, Accommodation, and Accessibility • Excellent salary and benefits Total Rewards Include But Are Not Limited To • Defined benefit pension plan • Short Term Disability Plan • 3 days paid religious holidays • Summer Hours (Fridays off in July/August) • A wide array of Benefits through Trust Plans • Professional development and career growth, etc. • Sabbatical and other leaves of absence • Participation in Deferred Salary Plan • Secondment opportunities • Managers and Support Staff Educational Trust Fund (reimbursement of courses/education related to role) Shift: Yes In compliance with Board policies and procedures, standard operating practices, and applicable legislation, a Plumber is primarily responsible for the repairs, replacement and maintenance of buildings and components within the Plumber restricted trade. Employee must hold and maintain a valid compulsory Plumber trade license in good standing. Current Allowance Rates • Additional $.48 per hour for applicable approved trade licenses Additional $.99 per hour for using an applicable approved trade license Salary Range: $40.76 to $42.03 (Allowance included; upon receipt of Cross Connection Certification) Major Responsibilities • To respond to work orders as it relates to the Plumber position through the Work Order Management system (plumbing fixtures, pipe types and sizing, fittings, valves, drains, pumps, hot-water tanks, dishwashers, wells, hand washing and bottle filling stations, filters, backflow preventers, etc.). • To investigate, repair, replace, install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and report issues with buildings and components as it relates to the Plumber position, in accordance with Board policies, procedures, regulated standards and codes, including Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Ontario Building codes (OBC), National Plumbing Code (NPC), Municipal By-Law and environmental protection requirements. • To work with blueprints, diagrams, technical specification, mechanical drawings, electronic and electrical schematics including taking measurements, preforming calculation, providing layouts, and drawing up plans for proposed work. • To calculate and measure dimensions including plumbing fixture unit calculations. • To perform Code Compliance Inspections and regular maintenance and repairs (backflow preventers, storm, sanitary, and water systems including cleaning components, changing filters, and testing for leaks, etc.) as it relates to the Plumber position, in accordance with regulatory standards and local codes. • To order and maintain an adequate stock of replacement parts and materials, including the purchase of fuel, in accordance with Board policies and procedures. • To use, maintain, and arrange for repairs of equipment including hand tools, power tools, acetylene torches, diagnostic tools, hammer drills, and vehicles, as it relates to the Plumber position, in accordance with Board policies and procedures. • To use various forms of technology and software to complete and document as per standard operating practices, logs, work orders, digital forms and spreadsheets, expense reports, service reports, and backflow testing forms in accordance with Board policies and procedures, municipality by-laws, codes, and standards. • To work independently and collaboratively as part of the maintenance team. • To portray a positive public image, and liaise as necessary, with Board staff, system partners, and the general public. • To adhere to all laws and regulations under the Highway Traffic act while driving a Board vehicle. • To inform supervisor of any issues related to ordering new products and equipment, replacing components, and suppliers or contractors performing work in buildings. • To inform supervisor of potential on-site hazards, in compliance with health and safety procedures, including obtaining hot work permits. • To assist supervisor with preparation of estimates for labour and material costs, and sourcing materials. • To perform work at heights using elevated platforms, ladders, lifts and/or scaffolding, as per safety standards. • To maintain clean, safe worksite environments, ensuring compliance with use of safety equipment, protocols and procedures. • To attend meetings, participate in training and professional development, including annual license and certification renewal requirements. • To maintain current knowledge and understanding of all related codes and standards as it relates to this position. • To support Board initiatives and trades outside of the Plumber portfolio as required. • To provide training to Apprentices and co-op students, as required. • To perform other duties, as assigned. Line Of Responsibility Directly reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and Trades (SoMT) and may receive additional guidance with Supervisor?s approval from a management delegate. Education, Experience And Qualifications • Secondary School Graduation Diploma is required. • Valid compulsory Plumber Journey Person (306A) Certificate of Qualification trade license from Skilled Trades Ontario is required. • A Cross Connections Control Specialist certification (O.W.W.A.) is preferred and must be obtained within the first six months of employment with the Board. Maintaining a valid recertification every five years is a condition of continued employment. • Minimum 5 years of licenced Plumber experience is required. • On-the-job learning in Cross-Connection Control, Backflow and Well Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), First Aid and CPR, Working at heights, and other Board approved training is required. • Knowledge of codes, regulations, and building maintenance, as it relates to the Plumber position is required, including Ontario Building Code and Municipal by-laws. • Familiarity with Facility Maintenance software e-Base, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). • Having and maintaining a valid driver?s license and clean drivers abstract is required. Board vehicle drivers are required to act responsively and respectfully to others on the road. • Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal and Working Conditions computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office. • Required to drive between YRDSB Locations. • Exposure to a variety of biological fluids, chemicals, hazardous conditions and substances, noise, odours, mold, fumes, and gases. • Physically demanding work, heavy lifting, working at heights, awkward spaces, vibrations, and outdoors. • Mandatory use of personal protective equipment as it relates to the Plumber position (safety glasses, boots and gloves, hearing protection, vapour and dust masks, harnesses, and hard hats, etc.). 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We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board?s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board?s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To • First Nations, M tis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; • African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy); • South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified). • members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; • persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; • persons who identify as women; and • persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation Statement We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate?s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team. Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ( ) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to). Additional Information For CUPE 1196 Employees Only CUPE Local 1196 members who have been employed in their current position for a period of three (3) months at the date this posting closes will be considered, according to article A.11.8.1 of the CUPE Local 1196 Collective Agreement, unless this is an application for a position of promotion. As a , and in accordance with the Education Act, anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside, this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction. Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.